HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-45 - Resolutions - Approving Design Review RESOLUTION NO. 17-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2016-00417,A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A 4,250 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE BUILDING ON ONE DEVELOPED PARCEL WITH AN AREA OF
15,726 SQUARE FEET(.37 ACRES) IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO)
DISTRICT, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD OVERLAY LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND MALACHITE
AVENUE AT 9533 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD—APN - 0208-261-14.
A. Recitals.
1. Roger Wong,filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2016-00417 as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of May 2017 the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly 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 May 24, 2017, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property generally located on the southeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Malachite Avenue; and
b. The property has an area of about 15,726 square feet (0.37 acres) and is about
140 feet (east to west) by about 115 feet (north to south); and
c. The parcel is currently improved with a convenience store and its associated
parking lot; and
d. The property is bound on the east and south by commercial office buildings.To the
west, across Malachite Avenue, is a commercial shopping center. To the north, across Foothill
Boulevard, are several commercial businesses including an automotive repair shop and a
restaurant; and
e. The zoning of the property and the properties to the south and east of the subject
property is Commercial Office(CO) District, and the zoning of the properties to the north and west is
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Community Commercial (CC) District. The subject property and all of the surrounding properties are
within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD); and
f. The applicant proposes to construct one (1) two-story office building; and
g. The proposed building will be of wood frame construction. The basic layout of the
buildings will include four tenants, three on the first level and one on the second level. The primary
(or long)axis for the building will be aligned north and south with the entrances to the building on the
east side. The parking lot will be located to the east of the building; and
h. The parking requirement for the project, based on the proposed office use in the
proposed building is 17 parking stalls -the project will have 17 parking stalls; and
i. The proposed building will have a combined floor area of 4,250 square feet. The
project site has an area of approximately 15,726 square feet. The calculated Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)for the project will be approximately 27 percent. Per Chapter 2, Figure LU-2 Land Use Plan of
the General Plan, the maximum FAR in the General Commercial land use category is 35 percent;
and
j. This application is in conjunction with Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-01036; and
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 in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposal is to
construct one multi-tenant commercial office building. The underlying General Plan designation is
General Commercial and the zoning of the property is Commercial Office (CO) District.
b. The proposed development is compatible with the existing and proposed land uses
in the surrounding area. The potential land uses that would be associated with this project are
consistent with the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the
community. The zoning of the property and the properties surrounding the subject property to the
south and east are Commercial Office (CO) District. The zoning of the properties to the north and
west are Community Commercial (CC) District. The subject property and all of the surrounding
properties are within the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD),
c. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development complies with all standards outlined in the
Development Code, including building and parking setbacks, average landscape depth, floor area
ratio, parking, landscape coverage, site planning, and architecture.
d. The proposed project, 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 potential commercial and office uses within the proposed building
would be consistent with the commercial and office uses in the vicinity.
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 under the Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
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Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Project) because the project involves the construction of
development within city limits on no more than 5 acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
Additionally, approval of the project would not result in any significant effect relating to traffic, noise,
air quality, or water quality. Lastly, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and
public services and the project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all
applicable General Plan polices as well as the applicable zoning designation and regulations. The
Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department determination of exemption, and
based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staffs 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 attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the site plan and architectural review of one (1) multi-
tenant building,with a floor area of approximately 4,250 square feet, on
a parcel of 0.37 acres in the Commercial Office (CO) District, Foothill
Boulevard Overlay District (FBOD), located at the southeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Malachite Avenue; APN: 0208-261-14.
2) All applicable Conditions of Approval as contained in Resolution No.
17-46 approving DRC2016-01036 shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF MAY 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: -
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Cand e Burnett, Secretary
I, 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 24th day of May 2017, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-45
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MAY 24, 2017
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OAXACA
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed
enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with
the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of
the building. Details shall be included in building plans.
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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s)
are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not
required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
4. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption 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.
5. 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.
6. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
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Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
8. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree
per 30 linear feet of building.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
11. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water
requirements.
12. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of
mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits.
13. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.
14. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a
curb stop).
15. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
16. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
17. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any
signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
18. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
19. 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.
20. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots
for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to,
public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building
Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as
not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
25. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final
acceptance granted prior to occupancy.
26. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
27. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of
Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
28. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Development impact fees will be due prior to issuance of a building permit. Impact Fees include:
Transportation
Police
Note:
1. A credit will be given for the current use
2. Fees are subject to change annually
3. Drainage impact fees already paid with the existing building.
2. Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Major Divided Arterial"
standards including:
A. Protect or repair existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, signing and striping as required.
B. Remove existing drive approaches and replace with curb and gutter.
C. Reconstruct access ramp on the southeast corner of Malachite Avenue at Foothill Boulevard. All
improvements including access ramps shall be in accordance with the latest ADA standards.
Revise striping for pedestrian path of travel for reconstructed access ramp.
3. Malachite Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City 'Collector" standards and
including:
A. Remove and replace existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, signing and striping as
required.
B. Dedicate right-of-way for Malachite and remove and reconstruct improvements to City "Collector"
standards.
4. Amount of parking spaces to be in accordance with Development Code Section 17.64.
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
6. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
33 total feet on Malachite Avenue
60 total feet on Foothill Avenue
7. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. 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.
9. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
10. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements
within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement
plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans
will govern.
11. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Side-walk
Drive Appr.
Street Lights
Street Trees
Comm Trail
Median Island
Bike Trail
Other
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction
and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear
per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
12. 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#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD-020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
14. 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
Botanical Name
Common Name
Min. Grow Space
Spacing
Size
Qty.
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.
15. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Site Development Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including
structural calculations and energy calculations to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance
with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes. an additional staircase appears to be
required to satisfy the maximum travel distance from the second floor an Elevator may be required
based on the proposed use of the second floor. The architect must justify the design in accordance
with current building codes at the time of plan check submittal. The new structure is not required to
be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, but a lack of fire sprinklers may limit the use of the
building. A soils report is required for new structures. Disabled access improvements must be made
in accordance with current regulations.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) 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.
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 Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the
accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building
doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps
shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the
current adopted California Building Code.
10. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where
possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
11. 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.
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum
parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the,
current adopted California Building Code.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) 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.
14. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum
parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the,
current adopted California Building Code.
15. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
16. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
17. 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".
18. 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.
19. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (Malachite Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk
through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall be shown on both
the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required plans.
20. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from
the adjacent property owner(s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be
scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title
sheet or a detail sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
25. Roof 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.
26. 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.
27. 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).
28. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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 VI1.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility
Safety Factors".
38. 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".
39. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD- 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
40. The subgrade for the permeable paver storm water treatment devices shall have a level subgrade.
Prior to issuance of the grading permit and approval of the final project-specific water quality
management plan (WQMP) the engineer of record shall provide a pad elevation for the permeable
paver subgrade on the grading plan and shall provide a detail on the WQMP site and drainage plan
showing the permeable paver subgrade as level.
41. NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section
5.106.10 (Grading and paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a drainage system will manage all surface
water flows to keep water from entering buildings. 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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Project#: DRC2016-00417
Project Name: FOOTHILL TERRACE
Location: 9533 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020826114-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
42. NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.1
(Storm water pollution prevention) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Newly construction projects and additions which disturb less than one acre of land shall prevent the
pollution of stormwater runoff from the construction activities through one or more of the following
measures:
1.106.1.1 Local Ordinance — Comply with a lawfully enacted stormwater management and/or
erosion control ordinance.
1.106.1.2 Best Management Practices (BMP) — Prevent the loss of soil through wind or water
erosion by implementing an effective combination of erosion and sediment control and good
housekeeping BMP.
1. Soil loss BMP that should be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Scheduling construction activity.
b. Preservation of natural features, vegetation and soil.
c. Drainage swales or lined ditches to control stormwater flow.
d. Mulching or hydroseeding to stabilize disturbed soils.
e. Erosion control to protect slopes.
f. Protection of storm drain inlets (gravel bags or catch basin inserts).
g. Perimeter sediment control (perimeter silt fence, fiber rolls).
h. Sediment trap or sediment basin to retain sediment on site.
i. Stabilized construction exits.
j. Wind erosion control.
k. Other soil loss BMP acceptable to the enforcing agency.
2. Good housekeeping BMP to manage construction equipment, materials and wastes that should
be considered for implementation as appropriate for each project include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. Material handling and waste management.
b. Building materials stockpile management.
c. Management of washout areas (concrete, paints, stucco, etc.).
d. Control of vehicle/equipment fueling to contractors staging area.
e. Vehicle and equipment cleaning performed off site.
f. Spill prevention and control.
g. Other housekeeping BMP acceptable to the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga).
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