HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-39 - Resolutions - Design Review, Located On The North Side Of Wilson RESOLUTION NO. 16-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2015-00811, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP 12 SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES ON 4.36 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF WILSON AVENUE, WEST OF ETIWANDA
AVENUE, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALTURA DRIVE AND
TEJAS COURT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 1087-261-12.
A. Recitals.
1. DCI Investments filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2015-
00811 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 25th day of May 2016 the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said
hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on May 25, 2016, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a 4.36-acre site, located at the southwest corner of
Altura Drive and Tejas Court, which is located generally in the area north of Wilson Avenue
between Day Creek Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue; and
b. The property is located within the Low (L) Residential District of the Etiwanda
North Specific Plan (ENSP) and is surrounded to the north, south, east, and west by existing
quarter-acre, single-family development that is also within the Low (L) Residential District of the
ENSP; and
c. The project site is triangular in shape with a dimension of approximately 661 feet
along the southerly property line, approximately 614 feet along the westerly property line, and
approximately 430 feet along the easterly property line; and
d. The project site is vacant, has been utilized as an interim storm drain detention
basin, and is currently being filled in and graded according to the approved Preliminary Grading
Plan; and
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e. On October 28, 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18960 for the subdivision of the
project site into 12 single-family residential lots; and
f. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18960 is located within the Low (L) Residential
District of the ENSP, which permits a maximum of 4 dwelling units per acre, with an average lot
size of 10,000 square feet, and a minimum net lot size of 7,200 square feet. Lots within the
subdivision range in size from 9,520 square feet to 25,278 square feet, with an average lot size
of 12,439 square feet and a project density of 2.75 dwelling units per acre; and
g. The application proposes three (3) distinct floor plans for the 12 lots. Plans 1 and
2 include a reverse floor plan, resulting in a total of 5 foot prints. Plans 1 and 2 provide 3 elevations
per floor plan; Plan 3 provides 1 elevation as only one Plan 3 is plotted. Architectural themes
include Ranch, Spanish, and Craftsman styles. Floor plans range in size from 2,986 square feet
to 4,028 square feet. Plan 1 is a two-story, Plans 2 and 3 are single-story. The design review
project complies with all applicable development standards of the ENSP and the Rancho
Cucamonga Development Code (RCDC); and
h. The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on April 5, 2016 and
recommended approval of the proposed subdivision to the Planning Commission; and
i. This application was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners
within a 660-foot radius of the project site.
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. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan
in that the project site is residentially zoned and is being subdivided for residential purposes. The
project site is being developed with 12 single-family homes, within a 12-lot residential subdivision,
at a project density of 2.75 dwelling units per acre, within the permitted density range of 2 to 4
dwelling units per acre; and
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development
Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located in that the proposed parcels are
being subdivided for residential purposes and will be of similar size and density to those in the
surrounding area. The proposed subdivision is designed consistent with the existing single-family
residential properties to the north, south, east, and west of the project site; and
c. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions
of the Development Code and ENSP including project density, setbacks, landscaping, and lot
coverage; and
d. That the proposed design, 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 in that the lots will be used for residential development in accord with
the Low (L) Residential District of the ENSP.
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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 as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) because the project meets all of the requirements
stated in the CEQA Guidelines. The project is consistent with the applicable General Plan and
zoning designation and regulations, which allows for a density of 4 dwelling units per acre. The
proposed development occurs within City limits on a project site of no more than 5 acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses. The site has been utilized as a detention basin and has
no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval of the project would not
result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. The 12
residential lots are below the threshold requiring a traffic study, and there are no noise or water
quality impacts. Furthermore, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services. With implementation of the standard conditions and all applicable regulatory
requirements, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on
the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's
determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's
determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the attached standard conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Environmental Conditions of Approval
Air Quality
Short Term (Construction) Emissions
1) All clearing, grading, earth-moving, or excavation activities shall
cease when winds exceed 25mph per SCAQMD guidelines in order
to limit fugitive dust emissions.
2) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance
records shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
3) The contractor shall ensure that traffic speeds on unpaved roads and
Project site areas are reduced to 15 miles per hour or less.
4) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall
submit Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed
schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors
shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction
equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and
found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform
to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
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5) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
6) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
7) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402
and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following
provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City
if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs
as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind
speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule
403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
8) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
9) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions.
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10) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
11) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment
when not in use.
Long Term Emissions
12) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public
facilities to minimize vehicle idling at curbsides.
13) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.
14) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce
water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before
or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist
to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their
special qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage
of the area.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2
Archeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric
resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archeological
sites, capping or covering site with soil, planning the site as a
park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
• Prepare a technical resources management report,
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation
of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the
completed report, with original illustrations, to the San
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Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for
permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a
qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures
(i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but
not be limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to
the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy to the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,()emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such
episodes.
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4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term
air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding
fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing
agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based
on low-emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a
statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment
will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures'
specification.
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline-
or diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour
traffic.
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged
for construction crew.
Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions
7) Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
8) Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated
surfaces.
9) Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems, use daylight as an
integral part of the lighting systems in buildings.
10) Install energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and
equipment and control systems.
11) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or
manufactured locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as
materials that are resource efficient, recycled, and manufactured in an
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environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound
(VOC) materials.
12) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including but not limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation
• Limit air leakage through the structure
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances
• Landscape and developed site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and
landscaping
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems
• Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting.
13) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for
the project and include the following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices
in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available
and/or install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water.
• Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient
fixtures and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets
and waterless urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-
vegetated surfaces.
14) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior
and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public
areas. Educate employees about reducing waste and about recycling.
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Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activities
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize
soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern California, and
b)An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure
that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result
of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration
program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Exhibit prepared by Walden & Associates to reduce
pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
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Grading Activities
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June
2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain
a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the
Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the
property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other times may be required by the •
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
3) The perimeter screen wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
the first phase.
4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
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feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candycturnett, ecretary
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 25th day of May 2016, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OAXACA
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2015-00811
Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. All Conditions of Approval contained in Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 15-67 for
SUBTT18960 shall apply.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. For all residential development, provide conduit from each unit/lot and a pull box to connect to the
street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum Category 5 copper
wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior to release of occupancy
(fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning Director and Building Official
review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
3. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
4. 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.
5. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval and Conditions of Approval shall
be included on the plans (full size). The sheets 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.
6. 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.
7. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued within 5 years from the date of approval
or a time extension has been granted.
8. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and
occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
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Standard Conditions of Approval
9. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required
street trees and slope planting.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
13. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in
excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger
size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters
to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent
irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
14. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
15. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
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Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
19. 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, the Development Code
regulations, and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
20. 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.
21. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning
Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping
including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The
developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance
requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property
owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter.
25. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
26. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 18960 shall continue to apply.
2. Weep holes will not be permitted in retaining walls adjacent to sidewalks.
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' Project#: DRC2015-00811
Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
3. Existing drainage easement over Lot "B" of Tract 13527 cannot be vacated until the storm drain in
Lot "A" of Tract 18960 has been accepted by the City. Construction of the storm drain shall be
completed prior to final map recordation.
4. Match existing access road and complete to Wilson Ave.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. This tract is located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). The final landscape
plans must comply with the RCFPD policies. All homes are required to be equipped with automatic
fire sprinklers. When the design Review is approved submit complete construction drawings, a soils
report, structural and building energy calculations to building and safety for plan review in
accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s)
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans
shall implement design recommendations per said report.
3. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted
at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
5. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects
and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet
signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a
dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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Project#: DRC2015-00811
Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
10. 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.
11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property.
12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
13. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and
bond shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
14. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
18. 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.
19. 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.
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Project#: DRC2015-00811
Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
20. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number(WDID).
21. 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).
22. 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.
23. Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters
and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent
24. 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.
25. The land 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.
26. 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.
27. The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include maintenance
agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water
treatment devices (BMP's).
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. Prior to approval of the final project-specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have
a soils engineer prepare a project-specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm
water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the
current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans".
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Project*: DRC2015-00811
Project Name:
Location: 18960 TRACT- 108726112-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
31. Prior to issuance of a grading plan, the permitted grading 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 CBC 1804.3/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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