HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-55 - Resolutions - Approving MInor Exceptions RESOLUTION NO. 16-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2016-
00296, A REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING OF A
PROPOSED 108-ROOM, 5-STORY HOTEL TO REPLACE AN EXISTING
CARROWS RESTAURANT ON 1.41 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND EAST OF MAYTEN AVENUE IN
THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) DISTRICT AT 11669 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-109-41.
A. Recitals.
1. Infinity Design UA has filed an application for the approval of Minor Exception DRC2016-
00295, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Minor
Exception request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 9th day of November 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 hearings of November 9, 2016, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The 1.41 acre project site is located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard and east of
Mayten Avenue; and
b. The site is presently developed with a Carrows sit down restaurant and parking lot that
will be removed as part of the project; and
c. The project site is within the Industrial Park (IP) District. There is vacant land within the
Community Commercial (CC) District of the Terra Vista Community Plan to the north of the project site
(across Foothill Boulevard). There is existing commercial development to the east and west of the project
site, within the Industrial Park (IP) District. There is vacant land to the south of the project site within the
Industrial Park (IP) District, which was approved by the Planning Commission on May 25, 2016
(DRC2015-00782) for the development of 6 industrial buildings totaling 171,322 square feet; and
d. The Industrial Park (IP) District permits the development of a hotel on the project site;
and
e. The project includes the development of a 108 room hotel and 92 parking spaces; and
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f. The project conforms to all related criteria of the Development Code for the Industrial
Park (IP) District except for required parking for which the applicant has submitted a Minor Exception
(DRC2016-00296; and
g. The project requires 110 parking spaces (1 parking space per room, plus 2 parking
spaces) and provides 92 parking spaces (a 17 percent deficiency). A Parking Analysis was submitted
with the project (Kunzman Associates, Inc.; April, 2016), which determined that the project provided
adequate on-site parking.
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 Minor Exception is consistent with the General Plan or any applicable specific plan
or development agreement. The proposed reduction in the required number of parking spaces is
consistent with the General Plan, which has stated policy to concentrate community and regional serving
uses on Foothill Boulevard (east of Haven Avenue) providing a range of commercial, office, residential,
restaurant and entertainment related uses (General Plan Policy LU4.2). The project is located on Foothill
Boulevard (east of Haven Avenue), it is adjacent to a transit stop, and provides convenient pedestrian
access to adjacent commercial land uses.
b. The proposed development is compatible with the existing and proposed land uses in
the surrounding area. The proposed hotel is located on an adjacent major thoroughfare that supports
similar commercial land uses and contains a transit stop.
c. The proposed Minor Exception to the specific development standard(s) is necessary to
allow creative design solutions compatible with the desires of the community and/or to accommodate
unique site conditions. The proposed reduction in the parking standards is necessary to allow the project
site to be developed with a hotel to replace an existing sit-down restaurant. The project site is part of a
larger commercial development that includes shared parking. The parking study (Kunzman Associates,
Inc.; April, 2016) submitted as part of the project provides data showing that proposed hotel will provide a
greater number of parking spaces than the parking utilization of similar hotels in the area. Additionally,
the proposed hotel will provide a shuttle service to further reduce the parking demand.
d. The granting of the Minor Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district and will not be
detrimental to public health safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvement in the
vicinity. The proposed reduction in the required number of parking spaces is not a grant of special
privilege in that the Development Code allows flexibility to reduce the required number of parking spaces
where it has been demonstrated that the project will provide adequate parking for all of the proposed on-
site uses. The applicant has submitted a parking study (LSA; August 18, 2015) verifying the adequacy of
the proposed number of on-site parking spaces.
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:
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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.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in
the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for Minor Exception DRC2016-00296 to reduce the required
parking by 17 percent, or 18 parking spaces related to the design review of a
108-room, 5-story hotel to replace an existing Carrows restaurant on 1.41
acres of land 11669 Foothill Boulevard; APN: 0229-012-48.
2) Approval of Minor Exception DRC2016-00296 is subject to Planning
Commission approval of Design Review of DRC2016-00295.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
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.
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2) The contractor shall ensure that all disturbed unpaved roads and disturbed
areas within the Project are watered at least three (3) times daily during dry
weather. Watering, with complete coverage of disturbed areas, shall occur at
least three times a day, preferably in the midmorning, afternoon, and after
work is done for the day.
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) 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.
5) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to 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.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
8) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
9) 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.
10) 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.
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• 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 Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
11) 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 PM,() emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
12) 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,() emissions.
13) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to
minimize vehicle idling at curbsides.
14) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services.
15) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.
16) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with
automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
17) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
18) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to
comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure.
19) Comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources PRC-03, and Stationary
Sources Operations Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance and ADV-MISC
to reduce emissions of restaurant operations.
20) All commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left
idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
21) All commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools.
22) All commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to
post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
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23) All commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to
configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the
extent reasonably feasible.
24) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
25) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
26) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with
South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood Burning
Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5
and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e.
fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
Biological Resources
1) Three days prior to the removal of vegetation or ground-disturbing activities,
a breeding bird survey that is in conformance with the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act shall be required to determine whether nesting is occurring. Occupied
nests shall not be disturbed unless a qualified biologist verifies through non-
invasive methods that either (a) the adult birds have not begun egg-laying or
incubation; or (b) the juveniles from the occupied nests are foraging
independently and are capable of independent survival. If the biologist is
unable to verify one of the above conditions, then no disturbance shall occur
within 300 feet of non-raptor nests, and within 5,000 feet of raptor nests,
during the breeding season to avoid abandonment of young.
If nests are discovered, they shall be avoided through the establishment of
an appropriate buffer setback, as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist.
The temporary "no construction" area shall be maintained until the nest has
completed its cycle, as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist. Once the
nest cycle is complete and all nestlings have fledged and have left the nest,
construction in the area may resume.
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.
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• 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
Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects
on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including but
not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering sites
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 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 of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
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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 PM,() emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM,() emissions from the site during such episodes.
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 Gasses
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 contactor 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.
7) 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 environmentally friendly way
including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials.
8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including but not limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation
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• 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 light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting.
9) 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.
10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and
exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas.
Educated employees about reducing waste and about recycling.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the
Building Official for approval, a 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
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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) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Building Official 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.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by MCE (June 10, 2016) to reduce construction
pollutants from entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
Noise
1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise
mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The
Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the
noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction.
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2) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the
hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. No loading and unloading activities
including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers,
building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in a manner which would cause a noise
disturbance to residential areas.
3) 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.
4) 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 during all project site excavation and
grading on the site. The project contractors shall equip all construction
equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers
consistent with manufacturer's standards.
5) 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 feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes
that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
rancisco Oaxaca, Chairman
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Candyce Burnett, 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 9th day of November 2016, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
• Conditions of Approval
RANCHO(;ITC ntO^vcA Community Development Department
Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD -022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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 attorneys 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 $2,260.25. 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.
4. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced
within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in
effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
6. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development
Code regulations.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Major Divided Arterial"
standards as required and including:
a. Protect existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, signing and striping.
www.CityofRC.us
Printed:10/4/2016
Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
2. The Foothill Boulevard frontage shall be designed in accordance with the City adopted Foothill
Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. This VIP designates a "Suburban Parkway
Enhancement Area" featuring colored pavement emblazoned with the Route 66 logo, special
sidewalk treatment, artwork and a historic post and a cable roadway safety barrier. Said
enhancements within the parkway area shall be maintained by the developer and shall be included
in the CC & R's. A portion of Foothill Boulevard median island including landscaping and irrigation
shall be reconstructed. Revise existing Landscape Maintenance District plans accordingly to reflect
the above improvements. Exact location of the Route 66 pavement will be determined by Planning
Department.
3. The Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) shall be the electrical service provider for this
development. RCMU will handle the cost for all offsite infrastructure needed, including all of the
trenching and cabling and a new transformer to service the buildings. The Developer will handle the
costs to have SCE remove their services from the location including on-site substructures such all'.
trenches, conduits (distribution and service conduits), and concrete products (pads, slab boxes, pull.
boxes and encasement).
4. Amount of parking spaces shall be in accordance with Development Code Section 17.64.
5. Existing reciprocal access and drainage easements per Parcel Map 15630 should be plotted and
respected. If they will be modified, the affected parcels will need to consent.
6. The developer shall make a good faith effort to contact Omnitrans to have the existing bus stop
location on the south side of Foothill Boulevard be moved near a traffic signal.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. 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.
9. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
10. 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.
11. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval
of DRC2016-00295 will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
12. 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.
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• Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
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.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including
structural calculations energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in
accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes. The new structures are
required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers and a fire alarm as required by the CBC and
Current RCFPD Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and building must be made to the in
accordance to the State of CA and ADA regulations. R-1 occupancies must also comply with
RCFPD Ordinance FD54 such as fire access; roof access and other related regulations to R-1
occupancies.
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Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
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. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading
and Drainage Plan/Permit.
8. 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.
9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall
be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private
property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
10. 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.
11. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
12. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
14. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a drainage easement or letter from
the downstream property owners accepting concentrated drainage flows.
15. 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.
16. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID).
17. A Grading Bond will be required to be submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department
Official for review and approval prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.
18. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (xx Avenue) must drain under the sidewalk
through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department.
19. The applicant shall provide a copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) with the
Facility ID Number assigned to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to
issuance of the Grading Permit.
20. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis
for the underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program
Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best management practices (BMP"s)
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.
21. If the depths of the infiltration pits is 10-feet or greater below grade the applicant shall provide a
copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) with the Facility ID Number assigned to the
Building and Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit.
22. 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".
23. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
29. 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.
30. 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).
31. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
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Project#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD - 022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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".
41. 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".
42. 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#: DRC2016-00295 DRC2016-00296, DRC2016-00704
Project Name: Hampton Inn
Location: 11669 FOOTHILL BLVD -022901248-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception, Sign Permit Notice of Filing
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
43. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run-off will
not adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the
downstream properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and
drainage plan one (1) or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream
capacity to accept the proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have
provided permission to accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document/entity exists
allowing developed storm water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm
drain system to safely convey the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing
flooding to adjacent property(ies).
44. 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.
45. The direction of storm water flow flowing across the permeable paver storm water treatment device
is a small area compared to the total area of each of the permeable paver locations. 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 design which will allow the storm water to
evenly flow into the permeable paver gravel base (such as a catch basin with a perforated pipe
running under the length of the permeable paver area, or a similar design), and shall show the
design on the grading plan and shall provide a detail on the WQMP site and drainage plan showing
how the storm water is evenly distributed into the permeable paver gravel base.
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