HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-13 - ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.19-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2018-00299, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 3,366
SQUARE -FOOT, ONE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A
VACANT 1.5-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE LOW (L)
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN,
WITHIN THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY DISTRICT, LOCATED SOUTH
OF QUARRY COURT AND NORTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0225-161-80.
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, WLC Architects, filed an application for Minor Design Review
DRC2018-00299, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Minor Design Review is referred to as "the application."
2. On February 27, 2019, 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 the Planning Commission during
the above -referenced public hearing on February 27, 2019, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located within the City; and
b. The application applies to approximately 1.5-acre triangular piece of land within the
Low (L) Residential District, located south of Quarry Court and north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-
210); and
C. The property to the north contains single-family residences within the Low (L)
Residential District. The property to the west is also in the Low (L) Residential District, but is
vacant. The subject property's south and east property line are adjacent to Caltrans' right-of-way
adjacent to the Foothill Freeway (SR-210); and
d. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 3,366 square -foot single-family
residence and onsite hardscape and landscape improvements. The project site includes
uncovered, surface parking lot intended as parking for visitors to the residence; and
e. The intended use of the residence is for a single-family home; and
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f. The project complies with all pertinent development standards related to building
height, site coverage, and front/rear setbacks; and
g. The project complies with the landscaping requirements as prescribed in the
Development Code; and
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan. The subject
property is located within the Low (L) Residential District, which permits the development of
single-family residential homes. The project proposes a 3,366 square foot single-family dwelling
unit on an approximately 1.5 acre lot. The size and design of the residence is consistent with the
goals of the Low Residential Land Use Designation to provide a single-family dwelling unit within
the allowable density range of up to 4 dwelling units per acre. The proposed single-family dwelling
unit is of similar scale and size to that of the neighborhood to the north.
b. The proposed project is in accordance with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purpose in which the site is located. The project site is located in the Low (L) Residential
District, which encourages the development of low -density, single-family dwelling units on
individual lots. In order to achieve the intended neighborhood density, the Development Code
specifies a maximum limit of 4 dwelling units per acre (0.25 acres per lot). The proposed project
is a single-family residence on a 64,606 square foot (1.5 acres) lot. Therefore, the proposed
project is consistent with the Low (L) Residential District designation.
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The project complies with all the other Development Code requirements of
the Low (L) Residential District. The maximum lot coverage permitted is 40 percent. The proposed
lot coverage is approximately 5 percent. The required setbacks are as follows: front (37 feet), rear
(20 feet) and side (5 feet on one side, 10 feet on the other side). The residence maintains a
setback of 88 feet from the west (rear) property line, 46 feet from the north (side) property line,
and approximately 40 feet from the south (side) property line. The property does not have a 4th
property line that can be considered a front property line. However, the nearest distance between
the house and the portion of the frontage along Quarry Court is roughly 340 feet. The overall
height of the house is approximately 23 feet which is below the maximum height permitted within
the Low (L) Residential District is 35 feet. The amount of front yard landscaping is 76%, which
exceeds the minimum 50% front yard landscaping requirement for residential homes.
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The proposed single-family dwelling unit is of similar scale and size
to that of the surrounding neighborhood and complies with the Development Code. Construction
of the proposed residence will also comply with all related California Building Code standards to
reduce impacts.
4. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
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Section 15303 allows for the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. The
proposed project is a single-family residence on a single lot within the Low (L) Residential District.
However, due to the location of the project site relative to the Foothill Freeway (SR-210), the
project site is exposed to noise levels that will exceed the 65 dBA CNEL (community noise
equivalent level) limit allowed on residential lots as described in the Section 17.66.050-1 of the
Development Code. The project site is approximately 160 feet from the Foothill Freeway (SR-
210). A Noise Technical Report (PlaceWorks, January 2019) prepared for the project concluded
that the project can comply with the City's noise standards of 65 dBA CNEL with the construction
of a 10-foot tall block wall along the west and south property line (Exhibit "H"). The Variance
(DRC2018-00970) allows for the construction of a 10-foot tall block wall along the west and south
property line to allow for the lot to comply with the City's noise standards.
The wall on the south side of the property extends roughly half the length of the south property
line. The remaining portions of the lot, the area encompassing the east side of the lot (extending
to the tip of the triangle), is unscreened from the noise from the freeway. This area of the property
will consist primarily of landscape areas and no structures are proposed within it. Per Chapter 8,
PS-37 - the Public Health and Safety, of the General Plan, neighborhoods should have ambient
noise conditions that allows for residents to conduct day-to-day activities without interference from
noise. Given the overall size of the lot, a minimum distance of 155 feet between the proposed
house and the unscreened area, and the relatively narrow width of the property at the unscreened
area compared to the remainder of the property, it is unlikely that the residents would be regularly
present in this area (i.e. it would be generally unused). Therefore, Staff concluded that this area
would not be required to comply with the noise standards for residential areas and is excluded
from the requirement of a noise attenuating wall to meet the 65 dBA CNEL noise requirement.
The Noise Report concluded that the wall, as designed, allows for the lot to comply with the City's
noise requirement. Therefore, Staff finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect on the environment.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in
the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
To y Guglie o, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.19-13
MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00299 — WLC ARCHITECTS
February 27, 2019
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ATTEST:
Candyce Burnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of February 2019, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: DOPP, GUGLIELMO, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
WOANCH
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Project #: DRC2018-00299 DRC2018-00970
Project Name: EDR - Wounded Warrior Single Family Home (3,366) Sq. Feet)
Location: - 022516180-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the primary residence, the noise walls along the west
and south property lines shall be constructed. The barrier shall be continuous from grade to top,
with no cracks or gaps, measure 10 feet in height from adjacent finished grade, and have a
minimum surface density of four pounds per square foot.
2. Double -ply tempered glass shall be installed at the primary residence, which will provide a Sound
Transmission Class (STC) of approximately 35,
Standard Conditions of Approval
3. 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.
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 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.
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 or approved use has not commenced
within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
8. 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.
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Minor Desian Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. Maintain a 24-foot by 24-foot, or 12-foot by 48-foot, corral area in the rear yard for future home
owners. The corral area must remain free of improvements and remain unencumbered by any
future easements or constraints that may be placed on the site.
10. 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 Specific Plan.
11.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.
Enaineerina Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Development impact fees per the engineering fee schedule are require to be paid prior to issuance
'of a building permit. Note that fees are subject to change annually.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
3. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a
sump catch basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls.
4. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
5. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
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Project Name: EDR - Wounded Warrior Single Family Home (3,366) Sq. Feet)
Location: - 022516180-0000
Project Type:
Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Enaineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
6. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign -Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction
and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City.
Applicant must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building
permit. Proof of diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60
days following the completion of the construction and / or demolition project.
Contact Susan Shaker, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall /
Engineering / Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
7. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
8. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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 Building and Safety for plan review in
accordance with the current edition of the CA Residential Building Codes including all local
ordinances and standards. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers per the CRC. This project is located in the high fire area designated VHFHSZ and must
comply with chapter 337 of the CRC all structures must be constructed with ignition resistant or
noncombustible materials. Vegetation must be design and installed in accordance to the guidelines
from the RCFPD for sites located in the VHFHSZ fire area. Refer to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
District's Prohibited Plants List when choosing the vegetation.
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Project #: DRC2018-00299 DRC2018-00970
Project Name: EDR - Wounded Warrior Single Family Home (3,366) Sq. Feet)
Location:
Project Type:
- 022516180-0000
Minor Desian Review Variance
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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 Name: EDR -Wounded Warrior Single Family Home (3,366) Sq. Feet)
Location: - 022516180-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. 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,
10. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from
the adjacent property owner to the west (SCE) 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.
11. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall
submit to the City Engineer, 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.
12. 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. This property shall be connected to the adjacent sewer system, and a septic system
shall be prohibited.
13. 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).
14. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
City Engineer, 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.
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Project #: DRC2018-00299 DRC2018-00970
Project Name: EDR - Wounded Warrior Single Family Home (3,366) Sq. Feet)
Location: - 022516180-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Gradinq Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
18. 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".
19. The subject project, shall accept all existing off -site storm water drainage flows and safely convey
those flows through or around the project site. If existing off -site storm water drainage flows mix with
any on -site storm water drainage flows, then the off -site storm water drainage flows shall be treated
with the on -site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the
storm water drainage flows from the project site.
20. As structural storm water treatment devices (commonly referred to as BMP's) are proposed in the
rear yards of the residential lots, the developer/applicant is conditioned to provide access
easement(s) in favor of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to allow City staff access for inspections of
the structural storm water treatment devices. Said easements may be shown on the Final Map, the
Parcel Map or by a separate easement document. As an alternative, the CC&R's may be written to
require the Homeowner's Association to inspect and maintain the BMP's on an annual basis and
provide a BMP inspection and maintenance report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental
Programs Manager annually.
21. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City Engineer, 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.
22. 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).
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