HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-11 - Resolutions - Two Tree Removal Request RESOLUTION NO. 17-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
DRC2015-00310, A REQUEST TO REMOVE 2 TREES RELATED TO THE SITE
PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED 8-UNIT, MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON A 1.01 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN THE LOW
MEDIUM (LM) DISTRICT (4 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND HELLMAN AVENUE; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0210-341-74.
A. Recitals.
1. RC1 Homes, LLC filed an application for the approval of Tree Removal Permit DRC2015-
00310, 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 8th day of February 2017, 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 of February 8, 2017, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The 1.01 acre project site is located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hellman
Avenue; and •
b. The triangular-shaped project site is currently developed with a single-family residence.
and a large garage/storage building and was previously used for the storage of construction equipment.
All the existing on-site improvements including two trees will be removed as part of the project scope;
and
c. The General Plan Land Use and Zoning designation for the project site is Low Medium
(LM) District, which permits the development of up to 8 dwelling units per acre. There is a multi-family
development within the Low Medium (LM) District to the north of the project site, across 6th street. There
are single-family residences within the Low Medium (LM) District to the east of the project site, across
Hellman Avenue. There is a flood control channel within the Flood Control (FC) District to the south and
west of the project site; and
d. The project is for the site plan and architectural review of an 8-unit, multi-family project.
e. The project includes the subdivision of air space (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT19918) for
the purpose of creating a one lot subdivision for 8 residential condominium units; and
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f. The project also includes a Minor Exception (DRC2016-00657) to reduce the street side
building setbacks by up to 10 percent, a Minor Exception (DRC2016-00658) to increase the maximum
per wall height by up to 2 feet and a Tree Removal Permit (DRC2015-00310) to remove 2 trees.
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 Golden State Land & Tree Assessment (March 18, 2015)
reviewed the condition of the two on-site trees, a Western Sycamore and a Washington Palm. The
Arborist Report concluded that the palm conflicts with the proposed on-site improvements, and the
sycamore shows multiple signs of decay, including an immense hollow cavity at the base of the tree,
which greatly weakens the tree's structure. The Arborist Report recommends making a good faith effort
to relocate the Washington Palm on-site and to replace the Western Sycamore with a large specimen
tree of the same species.
b. The removal of the trees is necessary in order to construct improvements which will
allow economic enjoyment of the property. The Tree Removal Permit is related to the development of an
8-unit multi-family housing development. Removal of the Sycamore is necessary due to the condition of
the tree. The palm tree conflicts with the installation of the required street improvements. The Arborist
Report recommends making a good faith effort to relocate the Washington Palm on-site and to replace
the Western Sycamore with a large specimen tree of the same species.
c. The removal of the trees will not negatively impact the neighborhood, the established
character of the area or 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 2 trees
slated for removal will be mitigated by the planting of 64 trees as part of the related 8-unit, multi-family
housing development.
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. The Sycamore is recommended
for removal due to multiple signs of decay. The palm tree conflicts with the required street improvements.
e. The trees cannot be preserved through pruning and proper maintenance or relocation.
The Sycamore tree has been determined by the Arborist Report to show multiple signs of decay and is
recommended for removal. The Arborist Report recommends making a good faith effort to relocate the
Washington Palm on-site and to replace the Western Sycamore with a large specimen tree of the same
species.
f. The trees do not constitute a significant natural resource in the City. Only one of the two
trees, the Western Sycamore, meets the criteria to be classified as a heritage tree. The Sycamore has
been determined by the Arborist Report to show multiple signs of decay and is recommended for
removal.
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g. Removal of the trees in not restricted by a Specific Plan, Community Plan, condition of
approval, or designation as a Historic Landmark. The removal of the 2 on-site trees is not restricted by a
Specific Plan, Community Plan, condition of approval, or designation as a Historic Landmark.
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 Arborist Report recommends making a
good faith effort to relocate the Washington palm on-site and to replace the Western Sycamore with a
large specimen tree of the same species.
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 mitigated by the large number of replacement trees to be planted on the site related to the
the proposed 8-unit, multi-family development. The Arborist Report recommends making a good faith
effort to relocate the Washington palm on-site and to replace the Western Sycamore with a large
specimen tree of the same species.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written
and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission
finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based
upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City 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 adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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 adopts 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.
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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 the removal of the two on-site trees, a Western Sycamore and a
Washington Palm, related to construction of an 8-unit, multi-family
development on 1.01 acres of land located at the southwest corner of 6th
Street and Hellman Avenue; APN: 0210-341-74.
2) The approval is subject to Planning Commission approval of Tentative Tract
Map SUBTT19918 and Development Review 2014-00732.
3) Replace the Western Sycamore with the largest available nursery grown.
specimen available (typically 24" box).
4) A good faith effort shall be made to relocate the Washington Palm on-site. If
determined to be unfeasible, replace with a 15-gallon size tree.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Can yce Bu ne , 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 8th day of February 2017, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-11
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2015-00310— RC1 HOMES, LLC
February 8, 2017
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
RANGxO Community Development Department
CUCAMONGA
Project#: SUBTT19918, DRC2014-00732, DRC2016-00657, DRC2016-00658, DRC2015-00310
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map, Design Review, Minor Exceptions, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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.
2. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Services
Department and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior
to the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
3. 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.
4. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30
days from the date of damage.
5. 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.
6. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. 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 $2,266.25. 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.
10. 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.
11. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a
curb stop).
12. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Hellman Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary" standards as
required and including:
a. Dedicate right-of-way to total of 44 feet from centerline of street to west right-of-way.
b. Remove and replace curb, gutter, street lights, catch basin, lateral and sidewalk as required.
c. Provide traffic signing and striping as required.
2. Reconstruct access ramp at the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and 6th Street to comply with
current ADA requirements. The City's Standard Drawing 102 access ramp, does not comply with
current ADA requirements. The City is in the process of updating our standards however no time
frame yet exactly when this will be done. Therefore a detail will have to be added to the street
improvement plan showing the design details, elevations, and grades of the access ramp to
substantiate they comply with ADA requirements.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
3. 6th Street frontage improvements to be in accordance with City `Secondary" standards as required
and including:
a. Dedicate right-of-way to total of 44 feet from centerline of street to south right-of-way.
b. Provide curb, gutter, sidewalk, access ramp and street trees as required.
c. Install one (1) 9500 Lumen, HPSV-equivalent LED streetlight. The street light shall be
owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to
provide SCE power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and
installation requirements.
d. Provide traffic signing and striping as required.
e. Access to/from 6th Street shall be for emergency vehicle access only. The Emergency Access
shall be 26 feet wide and shall be constructed as a limited access curb per City Std. 105-C. The
material to be installed within the City right-of-way shall be reviewed and approved by The Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District. No accent paving allowed within the City right-of-way.
f. Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be from the centerline of the street.
4. Transition to existing curb and gutter on the west project boundary on 6th Street shall be to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5. The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications) on the project side of 6th Street shall be
undergrounded from the first pole off-site west of the west project boundary to the first pole west of
Hellman Avenue, prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever comes first. All
services crossing 6th Street shall be undergrounded at the same time. In addition, an in-lieu fee as
contribution to the future undergrounding of the utilities on the opposite side of 6th Street shall be
paid to the City prior to map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever comes first. The
fee shall be one-half the difference between the undergrounding cost of the utilities (electrical) on
the opposite side of the street minus those (telecommunications) on the project side times the
length from the center of Hellman Avenue to the west project boundary.
a. The existing power pole on the west side of Hellman Avenue shall be removed and existing
utility service lines have to be undergrounded.
6. Provide a transition design from the southerly drive approach on Hellman Avenue. The limits of
removal and a.c. pavement replacement shall be determined during plan check south of said drive
approach.
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
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. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. 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.
14. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
15. 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#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Hellman Avenue
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pavement
Sidewalk
Drive Approach
17. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
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.
6th Street
Magnolia grandiflora 'St Mary'
No Common Name
Min. Grow Space- 3'
Spacing - 20' O.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.
19. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
44 total feet on 6th Street
44 total feet on Hellman Avenue
20. 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.
21. 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#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
22. 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. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 81/2" x 11" or 11" x 17"
Site Plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard shall be revised by the applicant to reflect
the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The Site Plan
must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
2. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications,
flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire
District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site
(private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any Building Permit issuance for any
structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be
designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building and Safety Services Department and
Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation,
witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CVWD.
On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. All required public
fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing
materials to the site. CVWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant
flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water
system by CVWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
4. Fire lanes must be constructed as approved and per the RCFPD Standards, a private fire service
may be required for on site fire hydrants. all the homes and garages must be equipped with
automatic fire sprinklers.
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The home must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D.
2. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC.
3. Fire resistive construction of the multi-family dwellings shall be in accordance with the CBC.
4. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC.
7. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
8. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
9. Construction activity shall only occur in accordance with the times noted in Chapter 17.66 050 D-4
of the Development Code.
10. Prior to 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. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the
Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
11. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., TT, CUP, DR, 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.
12. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public counter).
13. 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.
14. 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., TT, CUP, DR, etc.) clearly identified on the outside of
all plans.
15. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
16. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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Project Name: 8-Unit Condo/// SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
17. NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL
REVIEW(S).
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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.
2. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number(WDID).
3. Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all storm water quality structural/treatment best management practices (BMP)
devices, as provided for in the project's Storm Water Quality Management Plan, shall be provided
for by CC&R's or deeds and shall be recorded prior to the issuance a grading permit. Said CC&R's
and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document and recording of the Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety
Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management
Plan"shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
8. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
9. 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#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo/// SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST- 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
13. Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all storm water quality structural/treatment best management practices (BMP)
devices as provided for in the project's Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be provided for
by CC&R's or deeds and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Said CC&R's
and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document and recording of the Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
23. 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.
24. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where
possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
25. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property.
26. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
27. Private streets and driveaisles for multifamily developments will include street plans as part of the
Grading and Drainage Plan set. Plan view to show typical street sections. Profile view to show
centerline profiles.
28. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be
constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code.
29. Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and shall be directed to an under
parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a grading permit.
30. 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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00732 CEQA2014-00015
Project Name: 8-Unit Condo///SWC 6th and Hellman
Location: 9287 6TH ST - 021034174-0000
Project Type: Design Review CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
31. The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed
maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm
water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device
maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to
submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site
and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant
shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the
proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the
residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the
residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the
property shall be included within the WQMP document.
32. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At
a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert
filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance
Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project-specific water quality
management plan.
33. 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.
34. 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".
35. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the
infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit,
adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be
evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project-specific Water Quality Management
Plan document.
36. 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".
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