HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-06 - Resolution - Approval of a Hillside Design Review RESOLUTION NO. 18-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2015-00604 - A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 3,778 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE ON A 23,320 SQUARE FOOT LOT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CAMINO PREDERA WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE
LOW (L) DISTRICT (2 — 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE); AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0207-641-04.
A. Recitals.
1. Aaron Semler filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2015-
00604, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Hillside
Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of February 2018, 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 on February 14,2018, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The applicant is requesting to construct a 3,778-square foot, 3-story single-family
residence on the 23,320 square foot project site; and
b. The project site and the properties to the east and west are undeveloped and within
the Low(L) District. To lots to the north are developed with single-family residences and are within the
Low(L) District. The property to the south is approved for a multi-family development and is within the
Mixed Use (MU) District. The surrounding properties are all within the Hillside Overlay District; and
c. The applicant is requesting site plan and architectural review of a single-family
residence on the project site; and
d. The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L) District and the Hillside
Overlay District, including providing a grading design that balances the requirement to reduce cut and
fill to the greatest extent possible and to reduce the height of the structure to limit view obstructions as
seen from the residences to the north. The proposed design reduces the height of the structure to just
over 8 feet above the curb face on Camino Predera and includes side yard setbacks that exceed the
minimum requirement, also enhancing the views as seen from Camino Predera; and
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e. The residence is stepped with the existing grade and includes a garage on the middle
level,further reducing the overall bulk as seen from Camino Predera. Earthwork is limited to 158 cubic
yards of export and grading is limited to the area necessary to construct the residence, driveway and
patio/pool area to the south of the residence. The rear yard is left mostly undisturbed and is proposed
to be planted with citrus trees. The proposed design does not require Variances or Minor Exceptions,
and the square footage is in keeping with the more recent residences constructed along Camino
Predera; and
f. The residence is in compliance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e.,which
requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay District be designed to fit within a 30-foot high building
envelope. The applicant has provided two north-south and two east-west cross-sections with building
envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-foot height requirement; and
g. Retaining walls are limited to a 4 foot retaining wall adjacent to southern edge of the
driveway to the lower two-car garage space and two 4 foot high retaining walls necessary to construct
short exterior stairways on either side of the residence. Hillside Development Section
17.122.020.G.1.J.ii permits up to 4-foot high retaining walls down slope from the residence.
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 Land Use
designation of the project site is Low (L) District. The Low residential designation is intended for the
development of detached, low density residences on individual lots. The project is for the development
of a single-family residence on an existing residential lot.
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 Low (L)
District is for the development of single-family residential uses with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square
feet and a maximum residential density of 4 units per gross acre. The project site is an existing 23,320-
square foot vacant lot that was intended for the development of a single-family residence.
c. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code, including building setback, building height, lot coverage, grading limitations and
design. The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L) District and the Hillside Overlay
District. The required front yard setback is 37 feet (plus or minus 5 feet), the required side yard
setbacks are 5 and 10 feet and the required rear yard setback is 20 feet. The proposed front yard
setback is 33 feet, the side yard setbacks are 8 feet-9 inches and 20 feet, and the rear yard setback is
144 feet. Lot coverage is 11 percent, well below the maximum permitted lot coverage of 40 percent.
The overall building height is 30 feet,which is at the maximum permitted height limit within the Hillside
Overlay District. The proposed residence, as measured above curb face on Camino Predera, ranges in
height from 4 to just over 8 feet, due to the falling grade of Camino Predera. The roof plan includes a 4-
foot high elevator shaft and a 2-foot high chimney, both of which are exempt for the 30-foot height limit
per Development Code Section 17.34.030.C.Grading is limited to 158 cubic yards of export from the
project site,with the majority of the export necessary to lower the height of the residence as seen from
Camino Predera. Earthwork is limited in the rear yard area to that necessary to construct a patio with a
depth of 18 feet and a swimming pool. The remainder of the rear yard area has mostly been left
undisturbed. The foundation of the residence is stepped with the existing grade,with the upper pad at
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an elevation of 1,310 feet and the lower pad at an elevation of 1,301, in conformance with Hillside
Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.a„ to terrace the building to follow the slope. Stepping the foundation
necessitated the use of an up to 9 foot high retaining wall as part of the foundation of the residence,
which is in conformance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.G.1.j.iv.,which permits retaining walls
over 8 feet that are an integral part of the structure.
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 in keeping with the existing residences in the
surrounding area and is not expected to create a detrimental impact on the existing residences. The
size of the residence is in keeping with the square footage of homes constructed along Camino
Predera since the year 2000, which range in size from 3,628 square feet to 4,896 square feet. The
height of the residence was designed to limit view obstructions, as seen from Camino Predera, with a
maximum building height of approximately 8 feet above the curb face on Camino Predera.
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
permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. The project is for the
construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone and there is no substantial evidence that
the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed
the Planning Department's 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 in the
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
CandycOurnett, 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 14th day of February 2018, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-06
HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-00604
AARON SEMLER
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, MACIAS, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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RANCHO Community Development Department
CucAMONGA
Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: -- -020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The plans submitted for plan check shall incorporate the recommendations included in the
Geotechnical Report (Harington Geotechnical Engineering: December 22, 2017) that is on file for
Hillside Design Review DRC2015-00604.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. 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.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption fee in the amount of $50.00. 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 or
within 5 days of the date of project approval.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning
Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping
including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The
developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance
requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
9. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner,
homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review
and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along
15. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
16. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: -- -020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Provide drive approach and street trees per City standards on Camino Predera.
a. Protect or replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and street light, as required.
b. Install street trees per City Standards.
2. Revise existing City Drawing Number 922 Sheets 1 and 2 to show public improvements. The
revision must be done by a registered engineer and completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. Plan check fees are applicable.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The following impact fees shall be paid upon issuance of building permit (fees subject to change
annually):
a. Transportation Fee
b. General City Drainage Fee
c. Library Impact Fee
d. Animal Center Impact Fee
e. Police Impact Fee
f. Park In-Lieu/Park Impact Fee
g. Park Improvement Impact Fee
h. Community and Recreation Center Impact Fee
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: -- -020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
6. 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 Name Camino Predera
Botanical Name Quercus Arrifoia
Common Name Coastal Live Oak
Spacing 30' O.C.
Size 24" Box
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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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Project Name: Semler residence
Location: --- 020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Special Condition:
Foundation elevation (before concrete is poured) and maximum roof height (before roof sheathing is
approved) elevation surveys are required. The owner must provide the survey certificate to the
Building Inspector certifying that the building meets or is below the maximum permitted height
before the inspection is conducted.
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.
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: --- 020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format
provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
2. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential 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.
3. 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.
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 prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a
dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign(s)
shall be located outside of the public right of way.
7. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading
and Drainage Plan/Permit.
8. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall obtain written permission from the
adjacent property owner(s) to construct wall(s) on property line(s) or provide a detail(s) showing the
perimeter wall(s)to be constructed offset from the property line.
9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall
be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private
property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: ---020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
11. 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.
12. 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). This shall be shown in the
typical sections of the grading and drainage plan.
13. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site
plan) set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations
between the building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections
CBC1804.3/CRC R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of
the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code.
14. Prior to approval of the project-specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall
submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and
elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of
proposed structures and drainage of the site.
15. The conceptual grading and drainage plan is showing driveway slopes exceeding 10%. Therefore,
prior to issuance of a grading permit, the permitted grading plan set shall show driveway profiles for
the circular driveway from the street curb line to the garage door(s).
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: -- -020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. 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. The report shall contain water surface profile
gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12-inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be
wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study
shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan
storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices. NOTE: The proposed
"WQMP basin" (the basin) is located within a drainage stream. The project as a condition of
approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit shall include within the project drainage study
showing that the existing upstream drainage flows will be accepted into the basin and that the
proposed discharge of storm water flows from the basin shall not exceed the developed storm water
flows for a 100-year storm event with an antecedent moisture condition of 3.
17. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage acceptance
easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner(s) or discharge flows in a natural condition
(concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage
study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a grading
or building permit.
18. 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.
This shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan prior to issuance of a grading permit.
19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run-off will
not adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the
downstream properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and
drainage plan one (1) or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream
capacity to accept the proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have
provided permission to accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document/entity exists
allowing developed storm water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm
drain system to safely convey the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing
flooding to adjacent property(ies).
20. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and
drainage plan. NOTE: The project is within 200-feet of a public sewer main. As a condition of
approval, prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit plumbing plans to the
City Engineer, or his designee, showing that the sanitary sewer waste is discharged through a
pump, and is pumped to the existing sewer main in Camino Predera street.
21. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan
(WQMP)storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
22. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: ---020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
23. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable". Prior
to the issuance of a grading permit a final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building Official.
24. 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.
25. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water
treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in
the Storm Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated
with the underground infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
26. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports
on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
27. A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum
of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading
permit or any building permit.
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way
permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific
water quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded
with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
29. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor
shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable.
30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan
shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet"
located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water
Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations
for Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility
Safety Factors".
31. Prior to approval of the final project-specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have
a soils engineer prepare a project-specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm
water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the
current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans".
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Project#: DRC2015-00604
Project Name: Semler residence
Location: -- -020764104-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
32. As structural storm water treatment devices (commonly referred to as BMP's) are proposed in the
rear yards of the residential lots, the developer/applicant is conditioned to provide access
easement(s) in favor of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to allow City staff access for inspections of
the structural storm water treatment devices. Said easements may be shown by a separate
easement document.
33. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm
Water Treatment Devices As-Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
34. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2
(Storm water drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green
Building Standards Code:
Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of
development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during
construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the
following measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion
and retain soil runoff on the site.
1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site.
2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar
disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved
by the enforcing agency(City of Rancho Cucamonga).
3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.
35. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3
(Grading and Paving)of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface
water flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Swales.
2. Water collection and disposal systems.
3. French drains.
4. Water retention gardens.
5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
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