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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
January 27, 2021
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
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A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Public Communications
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission on any item listed or not
listed on the agenda. The Commission may not discuss any issue not included on the Agenda but set
the matter for a subsequent meeting.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2021.
D. Public Hearings
D1. DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION DRC2020-00482 – DR HORTON– A request for a
design review modification to SUBTPM19762, SUBTT20032, DRC2016-00449, DRC2016-
00450, DRC2016-00451, DRC2016-00452, DRC2016-00508 by modifying the current
conditions of approval with the removal of Condition #13 that places restrictions on the
residential occupancy of the community. The project site is located at the southwest corner
of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road – APN: 1090-695-90. Pursuant to the
California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted
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and approved in 2017 as part of the original project approval and was determined that the
project would not have any significant impacts on the environment. The request to modify
a condition of approval will not result in any significant impacts or additional impacts that
weren’t previous addressed by the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
D2. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT20295 – COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT – A review of a proposed subdivision of a property of about 1,166
acres into twelve (12) lots for sale and three (3) lettered lots to be retained by the project
proponent, located within the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan,
located north of Banyan Street, east of Milliken Avenue, and west of Day Creek Boulevard
– APNs: 0201-191-27; 0201-272-15, -16, -17, and -18; 0225-091-05 and -06; 0225-092-01;
1074-351-01, -04, -05, and -06; 1087-071-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, -11,
-12, -13, 14, 18, -19, and -20. Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA),
the City certified and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on October 2, 2019 in connection
with the City’s approval of Environmental Impact Report and General Plan Amendment
DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning Map
Amendment DRC2015-00752, Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan
(EHNCP) Specific Plan DRC2015-00751, Annexation DRC2015-00732, and Development
Code Amendment DRC2019-00459. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no
subsequent or supplemental EIR is required in connection with subsequent discretionary
approvals of the same project.
D3. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2021-00003 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
- A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code to defer payment of public art in lieu fee from building permit issuance to final
inspection. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). This
item will be forwarded to City Council for final action.
E. General Business - None
F. Director Announcements
G. Commission Announcements
H. Workshop - None
I. Adjournment
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TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your
position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson
may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the
audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
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APPEALS
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Commission’s decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the
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I, Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee,
hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
January 21, 2021, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission Agenda
January 13, 2021
MINUTES
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on January 13,
2021. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Guglielmo at 7:00pm.
Planning Commission present: Chairman Guglielmo, Vice Chair Oaxaca, Commissioner Dopp,
Commissioner Morales. Commissioner Williams – Absent
Staff Present: Darrelle Field, City Attorney; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Sean McPherson, Sr.
Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; David Eoff, Sr. Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant;
Jason Welday, Engineering Director; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil
Engineer.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Guglielmo opened for public communications and hearing no comment, closed communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular meeting Minutes of December 9th, 2020.
C2. Consideration to adopt Special meeting Minutes of December 21st, 2020.
Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca. Motion carried 4-0-1 to adopt the
minutes as presented. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
D. Public Hearings
D1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18305, MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2020 00217, AND
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2020-00218 (LOCATED THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA
AVENUE AT VISTA GROVE STREET) – MANNY BADIOLA – A request for site plan
review to subdivide a 4-acre parcel of land into 6 residential lots for the future development
of 6 single-family residences within the Very Low (VL) Residential District and the
Equestrian Overlay District; APN 1074-201-01 and 02. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts was prepared for consideration.
Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral
presentation (copy on file).
Commissioner Dopp asked a question regarding the tree removal, if there was a place for the trees.
Tabe van der Zwaag answered tress will be located inside and spaced along the perimeter on the
project site.
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Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing.
Ben and Vera, property owners at 5344 Hermosa Ave. have concerns regarding the retaining wall and
asked if their rod iron fence will be removed.
Tabe van der Zwaag responded yes, it will be removed replaced with a new retaining wall. (6ft. retaining
wall with a 5 ft. rod iron fence.) He assured them when the wall plans would be reviewed by the Building
and Safety Department for adequacy to retain the existing slope.
The following individuals have concerns of privacy with the 2-story homes and problems with rodents
once construction begins:
Phillip and Karla Feldman, Tracy Contreras, Weston Taylor and Jim Caldwell.
With no further public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp requested staff to answers residents’ concerns.
Tabe van der Zwaag response as follows:
• Wall Height - 6 ft block wall along the trail easement and planting eucalyptus along the rear
property lines of each new parcel.
Mike Smith, Principal Planner, responded to the neighbor’s concern related the potential rodent issues
during the grading phase when houses are developed in the future. He stated that they will need to
work with the applicant to bring on a pest control specialist. He also reminded the Commission that
they are only reviewing the tentative tract map. He stated that when we get to the point of reviewing
the houses on the lots, consideration of view obstructions and pest issues can be discussed.
Commissioner Dopp stated after hearing from staff, he is good with project moving forward.
Commissioner Morales asked for confirmation regarding the existing and proposed equestrian trails
along the west property line will be merged together as one big trail, with no split rail fencing dividing
the two trail easements.
Tabe van der Zwaag confirmed that there would not be a split rail fence between the two trail
easements.
Commissioner Oaxaca stated that he is glad to see attention to the trails making sure there is access
from individual properties leading to the trails. He has no issues with this project.
Commissioner Guglielmo thanked staff for clarifying we are only speaking of the tentative tract at this
time along with a minor exception and tree removal permit. He said there will be a day in the future
when houses on the lots will be removed and the issues raised by the neighbors may be discussed.
Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Morales. Motion carried 4-0-1 vote to adopt
Resolutions 21-1, 21-2 and 21-3. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
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D2. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00651 – (LOCATED AT 12550 ARROW ROUTE) – SGE
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS FOR AIR GAS SPECIALTY GAS FACILITY
- A request to demolish an existing office building and construct a new 18,165 square-foot
industrial building/production facility with a 3,490 square-foot office and additional site
improvements. The project is located in the General Industrial (GI) zone at 12550 Arrow
Route – APN: 0229-031-23. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section
15332 – In-Fill Development Projects.
David Eoff, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral presentation (copy on
file).
Commissioner Morales asked if there will be a concrete apron where the old building was or new
landscaping.
David Eoff answered the plan is to replace with concrete.
Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing.
Rachel Wu, Applicant, thanked Planning Commission for their time and consideration and David for his
presentation. She added, to the question from Commissioner Morales, explained the open space
where the building is being demolished will be replaced with concrete apron and it may be used for
temporary storage once project gets built.
With no public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
Commissioner Morales stated project is an improvement and is in support of it.
Vice Chair Oaxaca mentioned the applicant did a real nice job in the design and showed flexibility
working with staff and it will be a great addition on Arrow Hwy. and is looking forward to seeing it.
Commissioner Dopp stated the rod iron fence will be a vast improvement over chain link and barb wire.
He also said any attempt to make industrial like buildings look nicer and raise the level of that
architectural style is always appreciated.
Chairman Guglielmo stated the overall project is a vast improvement over the existing and if it helps
their operation and they are willing to go the extra mile with rod iron, then it is a worthy project and
looks forward to seeing it and improve the city.
Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Dopp. Motion carried, 4-0-1 vote to adopt
resolutions #21-4. Absent – Commissioner Williams.
D3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2020-00215 (LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE
15, SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE, NORTH OF 4TH STREET, AND WEST OF THE CITY’S
EASTERLY BOUNDARY) – CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA – A proposal to amend the
General Plan of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to incorporate a new street network plan
within the southeast industrial area of the City that is generally. Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2000061027) on May 19, 2010 in connection with the City’s approval of the City’s
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2010 General Plan Update. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum to
the EIR has been prepared for consideration (Continued from December 9, 2020 public
hearing).
Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report requesting to continue
item to a date unspecified in order to maintain constructive and helpful dialogue between the City and
all stakeholders now that the moratorium on industrial development has been extended to June 30th,
2021, by City Council. This extension provides staff additional time to have conversations with
stakeholders and continue to work on the proposed road network.
With no questions by Commissioners, Chairman Guglielmo re-opened the public hearing.
John Shardlow, on behalf of Black Creek, property owners of the site commonly referred to as “Gen
On”, concurs with staff recommendation and in full support of continuance.
For the record, it is noted that the following correspondence was received after the preparation of the
agenda packet and the following general concern is noted. The actual correspondence could be
referred to for details:
• Letter from Mark A. Ostoich, Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden, requesting item to be continued.
With no further public comments. Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing.
All Commissioners concur with item being continued to a date unspecified and expressed they are glad
to see this positive movement and with this opportunity now that it has been extended. They are looking
forward to this time to be used wisely so that they can consider it and hopefully make a decision.
Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Commissioner Morales to continue Item D3 to date unspecified.
Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent - Commissioner Williams.
E. General Business - None
F. Director Announcements
Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, wished all a Happy New Year and announced the following:
• PlanRC is on schedule and ready to enter the next phase of Policy Development.
• Industrial Area Project, which includes the General Plan Amendment for the road network, has other
components as well. Staff is undertaking a code update to the industrial zones and development
standards in an effort to get new update modern policies in place for the industrial area.
• Upcoming DRC and PC agendas will have items on it for the next few months. Keeping all of these
meetings on schedule and will continue the Zoom format for a while.
G. Commission Announcements - None
H. Workshop – None
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I. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca to adjourn the meeting, motion
carried unanimously, 4-1-0 vote. Absent – Commissioner Williams. Meeting was adjourned at 8:09pm.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Elizabeth Thornhill
Executive Assistant, Planning Department
Approved:
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DATE: January 27, 2021
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director
INITIATED BY: David F. Eoff IV, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION DRC2020-00482 – DR HORTON– A
request for a design review modification to SUBTPM19762, SUBTT20032,
DRC2016-00449, DRC2016-00450, DRC2016-00451, DRC2016-00452,
DRC2016-00508 by modifying the current conditions of approval with the
removal of Condition #13 that places restrictions on the residential
occupancy of the community. The project site is located at the southwest
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road – APN: 1090-695-90.
Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted and approved in 2017 as part of the
original project approval and was determined that the project would not
have any significant impacts on the environment. The request to modify a
condition of approval will not result in any significant impacts or additional
impacts that weren’t previous addressed by the Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Design Review Modification DRC2020-00482 to the City Council for consideration
to allow the modification to the previous approval of Design Review DRC2016-00450, Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT20032, and Tentative Parcel Map TPM19762 by modifying the current conditions of approval with the
removal of Condition #13 that places restriction on the residential occupancy of the community.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, DR Horton was granted approval by the City Council to subdivide 28.4 acres of land at the southwest
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road for the construction of a mixed use project consisting of 380
residential units, a 71-room hotel, and two commercial building pads totaling 12,000 square feet. The project
was initiated through a preliminary review application and pre-application review workshop in 2015. The formal
application and entitlement process included the following approvals:
• Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19762
• Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20032
• Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449
• Design Review Application DRC2016-00450
• Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451
• Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2016-00452
• Minor Exception DRC2016-00508
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The project is progressing forward towards completion. The commercial pad buildings are entitled, permitted,
and nearly complete. The residential area is on-going and working through each phase and is expected to be
complete with construction with all units ready for occupancy by late 2021, early 2022. The hotel, which is the
final piece of the overall project, has received approval of their construction plans from the Building and Safety,
Planning, and Engineering Departments, and is ready for permit issuance. However, the developer of the hotel
has not obtained permits nor has construction of it begun. The anticipated construction start date for the hotel
is unknown as this time.
ANALYSIS:
During the entitlement process, the project was envisioned to be compatible with surrounding land uses, such
as the Stater Brothers neighborhood center at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road
that was also being planned at the time, the existing commercial center to the east at the southeast corner of
Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road, and Victoria Gardens. The project site is located at one of the City’s
prominent intersections and at the time was one the few remaining vacant parcels in the City of 30 acres or
more. With it’s proximity to other services and it’s prominent location, the site was seen as a great opportunity
for substantial land uses planning and potential economic synergy.
The overall project approval included various conditions of approval that provided additional requirements and
regulations for the project to meet and maintain. Some conditions were typical conditions that are applied to all
projects of this type, while others were special conditions that were specific to the completion and expectations
of the project. One of the special conditions, Condition #13 that applied to the approval of SUBTPM19762, reads
“No more than 65% of the permits for the residential units (247) shall be issued unless building permits for the
hotel and two restaurant buildings have been issued. Occupancy for the residential units shall be limited to 90%
(342 units) until occupancy has been approved for the hotel and the two restaurant buildings…”. Condition #13
was placed on the project as a way to ensure all phases were completed and the overall project was finalized in
a manner that met the expectations of the City and City Council.
The construction of the commercial and residential components of the project are progressing on schedule and
as anticipated. However, due to the unfortunate circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it’s
having on the hotel/hospitality industry has caused an inability for the hotel owner to secure funding and proceed
with construction. The delay with the construction of the hotel and the subject condition of approval has put DR
Horton in a unique position that is out of their control. The residential construction is progressing as planned with
over 230 residents throughout the community. To date, over additional homes, not yet completed, have been
sold and will be ready for occupancy with the next few months. According to DR Horton, a modest projection of
ongoing sales and construction will put them at the threshold of 342 homes ready for occupancy by the end of
June of this year.
The hotel is likely a 10 to 14-month construction project. If construction commenced this month, the hotel would
not be complete and ready for occupancy until November/December of 2021 at the earliest, several months after
DR Horton anticipates being ready to close their 342nd home. DR Horton does not have control over the hotel
component of the overall project nor their anticipated schedule. Additionally, the hotel owner does not have
control over the restrictions or progress towards financial institution’s willingness to provide investment/lending
opportunities.
The City has discussed the status of the hotel project with the owner on several occasions and believes the
owner remains eager to move forward with the project. According to the hotel owner, there have been several
attempts to work with different financial lending companies, each request ended with the same negative result.
The hotel owner intends to pursue funding and hopes to move forward with the project.
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Based on this information, staff believes DR Horton is in a difficult position that is out of their control and could
potentially lead to the progress residential of the component of the project slowing down and/or stopping
completely. The applicant is requesting that the subject condition of approval be stricken in its entirety. The other
existing conditions of approval will remain in place and will continue to apply. No additional changes to the project
are included with this request.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1. Resolution No. 21-08
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RESOLUTION NO. 21-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00482, A REQUEST FOR A DESIGN
REVIEW MODIFICATION TO SUBTPM 19762, SUBTTM 20032,
DRC2016-00449, DRC2016-00450, DRC2016-00451, DRC2016-00452,
DRC2016-00508 BY MODIFYING THE CURRENT CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL WITH THE REMOVAL OF CONDITION #13 THAT PLACES
RESTRICTIONS ON THE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY OF THE
COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND BASE LINE ROAD – APN:
1090-695-90.
A.Recitals.
1.DR Horton has filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2020-00482
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 January 27, 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that
date.
3.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1.This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 27, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application applies to the property located at the southwest corner of Day
Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road at APN 1090-695-90 with an area of roughly 30 acres and
is currently approved for a mixed-use development consisting of 382 residential units, two
commercial buildings totaling 12,000 square feet, and 71-room hotel. The site is bound by
commercial shopping center to the north and east, and residential uses to the west and south;
and
b. The site has a General Plan land use designation of Mixed Use; and
c.The application is a request to modify the existing conditions of approval
applicable to current development project as described above by removing Condition #13 that
restricts the number of residential occupancies until occupancy on the hotel and commercial pads
are granted; and
Exhibit 1 012
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-08
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00482 – DR HORTON
JANUARY 27, 2021
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d. The proposed removal of Condition #13 will not impact or alter the overall
development, and will only allow the residential area of the project to maintain progress towards
completion of construction and occupancy of units; and
e. All other existing conditions of approval will remain effective and applicable to
the project; 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 General Plan. The General Plan land
use designation for the project is Mixed Use, which provides for a wide range of residential and
non-residential uses. The project was previously approved in 2016 and such approval will remain
consistent with the General Plan even with the removal of Condition #13; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with objective of the Development Code, and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located. The previously approved project will not be
altered and modified and will remain in accord with the mixed-use designation of the Development
Code even with the removal of Condition #13; and
c. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The project meets all applicable development standards as required from the
previous approval and will continue to meet such standards with the removal of Condition #13;
and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use is a compatible and complimentary to the existing
surrounding developments where it is located, as it meets the intent and purpose of the General
Plan Designation and Zoning District for the project site. All existing conditions of approval will
remain effective and applicable to the project, with the exception of Condition #13 which has been
stricken; and
4. Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was adopted and approved in 2017 as part of the original project approval and was
determined that the project would not have any significant impacts on the environment. The
request to modify a condition of approval will not result in any significant impacts or additional
impacts that weren’t previous addressed by the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of the application to the City Council 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-08
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00482 – DR HORTON
JANUARY 27, 2021
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Tony Guglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, 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 27th day of January 2021, by the following vote-
to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTPM19762 CEQA2016-00012
Project Name: Day Creek Villages
Location: 12215 BASE LINE RD - 109033105-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
CCR's shall be submitted and reviewed prior to Building Permit issuance. In addition to the CCR's,
a parking management plan shall be included with the CCR's that shall include provisions for
managing, inspecting and enforcement procedures to ensure that all garages are kept free and
clear to provide adequate area to store 2 cars.
1.
Plans submitted for plan check shall incorporate all conditions of approval from the Design Review
Committee.
2.
Final design of all architectural details, including, but not limited to, rafter tails, recesses, braces,
awnings, recessed niches and similar architectural features, shall be subject to City Planner review
and approval during plan check. Architectural elements shown on the entitlement plans that convey
wood elements shall either be real wood, foam, cementitious material or equivalent that reflects an
authentic wood appearance; the use of metal for wood elements, including, but not limited to,
braces, columns, beams, posts, headers, trellis elements or similar features is not permitted.
3.
During grading activity, all construction equipment (= 150 horsepower) shall be California Air
Resources Board (CARB) Tier 3 Certified or better.
4.
Construct a minimum 6-foot high noise barrier for the outdoor living areas (first floor patios) of
multi-family residential condos/townhomes, and hotel rooms with first floor patios, adjacent to Day
Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road.
5.
Construct a minimum 6-foot high noise barrier for the outdoor living areas (backyards) of the
single-family residential homes adjacent to Day Creek Boulevard.
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Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Interior Noise Mitigation:
Windows: All windows and sliding glass doors shall be well fitted, well weather-stripped assemblies
and shall have the following minimum sound transmission class (STC) ratings: Upgraded first,
second, and third floor windows with a minimum STC rating of 30 are required for residential (single-
and multi-family), hotel, and commercial buildings adjacent to Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line
Road. All other buildings require standard windows with a minimum STC rating of 27.
Doors: All exterior doors shall be well weather-stripped solid core assemblies at least one and
three-fourths-inch thick.
Walls: At any penetrations of exterior walls by pipes, ducts, or conduits, the space between the wall
and pipes, ducts, or conduits shall be caulked or filled with mortar to form an airtight seal.
Roof: Roof sheathing of wood construction shall be well fitted or caulked plywood of at least one
half inch thick. Ceilings shall be well fitted, fully sealed gypsum board of at least one-half inch thick.
Insulation with at least a rating of R-19 shall be used in the attic space.
Attic: Attic vents should be oriented away from Day Creek Boulevard and Base Line Road. If such
an orientation cannot be avoided, then an acoustical baffle shall be placed in the attic space behind
the vents.
Ventilation: Arrangements for any habitable room shall be such that any exterior door or window can
be kept closed when the room is in use and still receive circulated air. A forced air circulation system
(e.g. air conditioning) or active ventilation system (e.g. fresh air supply) shall be provided which
satisfies the requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
7.
Prior to approval of grading plans and/or issuance of building permits, plans shall include a note
indicating that noise-generating project construction activities shall only occur between the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, including on Saturdays, with no activity allowed on Sundays
and holidays.
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Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Install minimum 12-foot high temporary construction noise barriers at the southern Project site
boundary, as shown on Exhibit 11-A of the Noise Impact Analysis for the duration of construction
activities at the project site. The noise control barriers must present a solid face from top to bottom.
The noise control barrier must meet the minimum heights shown on Exhibit 11-A.
• The barrier shall provide a weight of at least 4 pounds per square foot of face area with no
decorative cutouts or line-of-sight openings between shielded areas and the noise source. The
noise barrier shall be constructed using one of the following materials:
o An acoustical blanket (e.g. vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets) attached to the
construction site perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts;
o Masonry block;
o Stucco veneer over wood framing (or foam core), or 1-inch thick tongue and groove wood of
sufficient weight per square foot;
o Glass (1/4 inch thick), or other transparent material with sufficient weight per square foot;
o Earthen berm;
o Any combination of these construction materials satisfying a weight of at least 4 pounds per
square foot of face area.
• The noise barriers must be maintained and any damage promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or
weaknesses in the barrier or openings between the barrier and the ground shall be promptly
repaired.
• The noise control barriers and associated elements shall be completely removed and the site
appropriately restored upon the conclusion of the construction activity.
• During all Project site construction, the construction contractors shall equip all construction
equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with
manufacturers’ standards. The construction contractor shall place all stationary construction
equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from the noise sensitive receptors nearest the
project site.
• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest
distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receivers nearest the
project site (i.e., to the center) during all Project construction.
• The construction contractor shall limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for
construction equipment (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, including on
Saturdays, with no activity allowed on Sundays and holidays).
• The construction contractor shall limit haul truck deliveries to the same hours specified for
construction equipment (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, including on
Saturdays, with no activity allowed on Sundays and holidays). The contractor shall prepare a
haul route exhibit and shall design delivery routes to minimize the exposure of sensitive land uses or
residential dwellings to delivery truck-related noise.
9.
The developer shall pay the current residential school facility fee plus the Etiwanda School District
special tax.
10.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
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Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Transportation and Traffic:
Project to restripe rightmost northbound through lane as a shared through-right turn lane and adjust
signal timing splits at Day Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard.
Project to contribute fair share towards improvements at East Avenue and Base Line Road as part
of the I-15 Freeway / Base Line Road Interchange Project. Payment will be collected through
Development Impact Fees.
11.
Tribal Cultural Resources:
In the event that human remains or funerary objects are encountered during any activities
associated with the project, work in the immediate vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer of the find) shall
cease and the County Coroner shall be contacted pursuant to State Health and Safety Code
§7050.5 and that code enforced for the duration of the project.
In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during project activities, all work
in the immediate vicinity of the find (within a 60-foot buffer) shall cease and a qualified archaeologist
meeting Secretary of Interior standards shall be hired to assess the find. Work on the other portions
of the project outside of the buffered area may continue during this assessment period. The
archaeologist shall contact Tribal communities for input regarding the preservation, retention and
final disposition of any discovered cultural resources. The archaeologist shall prepare a mitigation
plan and technical resources management report, which shall document the inventory, evaluation,
and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area.
In the event that significant Native American historical resources, as defined by CEQA (as
amended, 2015), are discovered and avoidance cannot be ensured, an SOI-qualified archaeologist
shall be retained to develop a cultural resources Treatment Plan, as well as a Discovery and
Monitoring Plan.
12.
No more than 65% of the permits for the residential units (247 units) shall be issued unless building
permits for the hotel and two restaurant buildings have been issued. Occupancy for the residential
units shall be limited to 90% (342 units) until occupancy has been approved for the hotel and the
two restaurant buildings. The applicant may seek to alter or remove this condition by way of a
development agreement adopted in accordance with state law, provided that this condition shall not
be construed to commit the city to approve a development agreement.
13.
Security cameras shall be installed in the linear park along the south edge. Final design of the
cameras, location and placement shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning
Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff. The cameras shall be designed to connect to
the Public Video Safety Network.
14.
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Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Prior to final map recordation, the developer shall make a good faith effort to secure easement
rights at the western boundary of the project site from the property owner for pedestrian access from
the project through the utility corridor to the San Bernardino County Flood Control Access
Road/Regional Trail. If access rights are secured, the developer shall install a pedestrian access
gate subject to City Planner review and approval.
15.
Prior to final map recordation, the parking agreement exhibit and language governing the use of
parking stalls on the commercial parcels by the residential units under certain specified conditions
shall be reviewed by the Planning and Engineering Department.
16.
Standard Conditions of Approval
As conditioned by the Design Review Committee, Villages A and D 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.
17.
Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for Planning
Director and Building and Safety Official review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
18.
For the hotel and restaurant buildings, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building
colors.
19.
All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically more
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed
enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with
the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects vertically less
than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of
the building. Details shall be included in building plans.
20.
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.
21.
Approval of Design Review DRC2016-00450, Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00449, Minor
Exception DRC2016-00508, Uniform Sign Program DRC2016-00451,Tentative Tract SUBTT20032
and SUBTPM19762 is granted subject to the approval of Victoria Community Plan Amendment
DRC2016-00452.
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Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
23.
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,266.25. All checks are to be
made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission
Secretary prior to public hearing.
24.
Approval for Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, Minor Exception and Uniform Sign Program
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. Approval for Tentative Maps shall
expire within 3 years unless the Final map has been filed with the Engineering Services Department
is filed or a time extension has been approved.
25.
For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30
days from the date of damage.
26.
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.
27.
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.
28.
A minimum of 20 percent of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30 percent
within commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
29.
A minimum of trees per gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within
the project: percent - 48-inch box or larger percent - 36-inch box or larger,
percent - 24- inch box or larger, percent - 15-gallon, and percent - 5 gallon.
30.
Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
31.
The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
32.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Day Creek
Boulevard. .
33.
All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
34.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
35.
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.
36.
The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on this
site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking on
interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
37.
All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth from
back of sidewalk.
38.
All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.39.
All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a
curb stop).
40.
All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
41.
Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
42.
The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza area
lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
43.
All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which shall
be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior
noise level of 65 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 70 dB during the hours of 7 a.m.
until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening, closing, or other
handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein, in a manner which
would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
44.
The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
45.
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Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates.
Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
46.
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.
47.
Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
48.
All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including
proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards,
the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
49.
The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Services
Department and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior
to the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
50.
The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots
for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to,
public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
51.
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 Victoria Community Plan.
52.
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.
53.
All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner,
homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review
and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
54.
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.
55.
Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
56.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
All clearing, grading, earth-moving, or excavation activities shall cease when winds exceed 25 mph
per SCAQMD guidelines in order to limit fugitive dust emissions.
57.
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.
58.
The contractor shall ensure that traffic speeds on unpaved roads and Project site areas are reduced
to 15 miles per hour or less.
59.
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.
60.
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.
61.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered equipment where
feasible.
62.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans include a statement that
work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
63.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.64.
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.
65.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
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 Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24 inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads
using tarps or other suitable means.
66.
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 PM10 emissions, in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403.
67.
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 PM10 emissions.
68.
Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at
curbsides.
69.
Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services.70.
Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.71.
Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or
occupant sensors.
72.
Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide
passive solar benefits.
73.
Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the
AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure.
74.
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.
75.
All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for
prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
76.
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for vanpools.77.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be required to post both
bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
78.
All industrial and 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.
79.
All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters.
80.
All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
81.
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.
82.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
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 500 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.
Perform a Burrowing Owl Survey that is in conformance with the Department of Fish and Wildlife
Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and submit the written report outlining the findings to the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Planning Department within 30 days of
groundbreaking activity. The survey shall include a habitat assessment, survey and impact analysis.
The Burrowing Owl Survey shall follow the following protocol:
• Burrowing Owl Survey methodology shall be based on Appendix D (Breeding and
Non-breeding Season Surveys and Reports) of the CDFW Staff Report. Results of the
pre-construction survey shall be provided to CDFW and the City. If the pre-construction survey does
not identify burrowing owls on the project site, then no further mitigation is required. If burrowing
owls are found to be utilizing the project site during the pre-construction survey, measures shall be
developed by the qualified biologist in coordination with CDFW to avoid Impacting occupied burrows
during the nesting period. These measures shall be based on the most current CDFW protocols and
will at minimum include establishment of buffer setbacks from occupied burrows and owl monitoring.
If ground-disturbing activities are delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after the
pre-construction survey, the site shall be resurveyed for owls.
• During the non-breeding season from September 1 through January 31, if burrows are
occupied by migratory or non-migratory resident burrowing owls during a pre-construction survey,
burrow exclusion and/or closure may be used to exclude owls from those burrows. Burrow exclusion
and/or closure should only be conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist in coordination with CDFW
using the most current CDFW guidelines.
• During the avian nesting season from February 1 through August 31, if nests are discovered,
they shall be avoided through establishment of an appropriate buffer setback, as determined by a
qualified wildlife biologist. The temporary "no construction" area would have to 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.
83.
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Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 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.
84.
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 Archaeological
Information Center for permanent archiving.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and
RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with
drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
86.
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.
87.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10
emissions from the site during such episodes.
88.
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 PM10 emissions.
89.
The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short- term air pollutant emission in
compliance with SCAQMD 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.
90.
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.
91.
Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.92.
Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or diesel-powered engines
where feasible.
93.
Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic.94.
Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for the construction crew.95.
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.
96.
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 develop 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.
97.
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Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
98.
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.
99.
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.
100
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.
101
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.
102
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.
103
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.
104
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
105
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.
106
The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Preliminary Water Quality Management
Plan (Madole & Associates, February 2016) to reduce construction pollutants from entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
107
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.
108
Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7
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 p.m. and 7 p.m. in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to residential areas.
109
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code
Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line. Developers 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.
110
The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first phase.111
This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
112
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Base Line Road frontage improvements shall be in accordance with City “Major Divided Arterial”
standards as required and including:
a. Protect, provide or replace curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, 5300
Lumen LED street lights, and signing and striping including bike lanes as required. The street light
shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to
provide SCE power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and installation
requirements.
b. Right-of-way dedications shall be made to follow the City's Major Divided Arterial standards.
c. Driveways shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including minimum distances
from intersections and other driveways, including adjustments to corner cutoffs for driveways.
d. Applicant shall coordinate with the developer to the north (PM 19637) and enter into an annual
maintenance agreement between both developers and the City for the proposed traffic signal on
Base Line Road near the west end of the project.
e. Parkway landscaping shall conform to the Base Line Road Beautification Master Plan.
1.
Day Creek Boulevard frontage improvements shall be in accordance with City “Major Divided
Arterial” standards as required and including:
a. Protect, provide, or replace curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, 5300
Lumen LED street lights, and signing and striping including bike lanes as required. The street light
shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay all costs to
provide SCE power on City owned street lights. Coordinate with City staff for design and installation
requirements.
b. Right-of-way dedications shall be made to follow the City's Major Divided Arterial standards.
c. Driveways shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including minimum distances
from intersections and other driveways, including adjustments to corner cutoffs for driveways.
d. No median breaks on Day Creek Boulevard.
e. Parkway landscaping shall conform to the Day Creek Boulevard Beautification Master Plan.
f. Provide all necessary traffic signal modifications at Day Creek Boulevard and Madrigal Place.
Modify traffic striping and replace existing traffic signing as applicable. Protect, relocate, or install
traffic signal equipment as required.
g. No accent paving within the public right-of-way.
2.
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Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Developer will be required to install or pay one-half the cost of median landscaping on Base Line
Road with developer-to-developer reimbursement agreements with PM 19637.
3.
Reconstruct access ramp at the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard to
comply with current ADA requirements. A detail will have to be added to the street improvement
plan showing the design details, elevations, and grades of the access ramp to substantiate they
comply with current ADA requirements.
4.
Development Impact Fees are assessed at the time of building permit issuance. Fees are subject to
change.
5.
Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard Parkway Landscaping shall be maintained by the
Homeowners’ Association and/or Property Owners Association.
6.
Depending upon application and type of development, drive access may be drive aisles or private
streets subject to different design criteria.
7.
The proposed development is slated to be included in the City’s Fiber Optic / Broadband service
business plan that would provide a City owned Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure. Proposed
fiber optics on-site (conduits and fiber) will be placed underground within a duct and structure
system to be installed by the Master Developer. The fiber and conduits along the backbone streets
shall be installed in a joint trench by the developer as the last lane improvements are completed.
In-tract fiber and conduit shall be installed by the developers in joint trench where possible.
Maintenance of the installed system will be the responsibility of the City. Development of the project
requires the installation by the developers of all fiber optic infrastructure necessary to service the
Project as a stand-alone development. In addition, developer shall coordinate with RCMU which
may provide for high-speed internet services.
8.
The proposed signalized access on both Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard shall be
constructed as street types with access ramps and corner cutoffs.
9.
The property benefited from CFD 2001-01 improvements but chose not to participate in the CFD.
Resolution No. 01-066 was adopted by both the City and the Redevelopment Agency to implement
the fair share payment required. The developer is required to pay back the advance, plus interest, at
the time of development based on the fee schedule. If payment is made between March 1 and
August 30, the March 1 payment for that year is applied. If the payment is made between
September 1 and the end of February, then the September payment for that year is applied. The
current payoff is $2,544,410.05. The payoff must be paid prior to final map recordation or prior to
any City permits being issued, whichever occurs first.
10.
No retaining walls shall be allowed within the public right-of-way.11.
Standard Conditions of Approval
Developer shall execute a Line Extension Agreement for electric service and construct electrical
distribution facilities in accordance with such agreement and Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
(RCMU) requirements. Developer shall dedicate such facilities to RCMU. RCMU shall be the
electrical service provider for all project related development.
12.
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Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Install fiber optic conduit, vaults, and manholes on Day Creek Boulevard per City Standard
Drawings 135-137. Public improvement plans shall show the location and limits of the conduits,
vaults and manholes with construction notes.
13.
An in-lieu fee as contribution to the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities
(telecommunications and electrical) on the opposite side of Base Line Road shall be paid to the City
prior to issuance of building permits or approval of the final map, whichever occurs first. The fee
shall be for the length of the Base Line frontage, from the west project boundary to the centerline of
Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard. The fee amount shall be determined by the
reimbursement agreement with the Developer to the north side of Base Line Road. Should the
agreement not be approved prior to permits, the fee amount shall be one-half the City adopted
amount.
14.
Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.15.
A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape (LMD 2) and
Lighting Districts (SLD 1 & SLD 3) shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to
final map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Annexation costs shall be
borne by the developer.
16.
A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval.
17.
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.
18.
Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City.19.
Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map.
20.
Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or deeds
and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
21.
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.
22.
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Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map, an
improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer and the City will be
required for: Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard.
23.
Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
24.
The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.25.
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.
26.
Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval
of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
27.
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.
28.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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 & Local Ordinances. The new
structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers as required by the CBC/CRC,
NFPA 13, 13R, 13D and the 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.
1.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall obtain written permission from the
adjacent property owner(s) to construct wall(s) on property line(s) or provide a detail(s) showing the
perimeter wall(s) to be constructed offset from the property line.
8.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the
accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building
doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps
shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the
current adopted California Building Code.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
Prior to the issuance of a grading plan for multi-family projects, the private streets and drive aisles
within multi-family developments shall include street plans as part of the Grading and Drainage Plan
set. The private street plan view shall show typical street sections. The private street profile view
shall show the private street/drive aisle centerline.
12.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum
parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the,
current adopted California Building Code.
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 final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
15.
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Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
16.
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”.
17.
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.
18.
All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (Daycreek Boulevard) must drain under the
sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall be shown
on both the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required plans.
19.
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). This shall be shown in the
typical sections of the grading and drainage plan.
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
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Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
25.
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.
This shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan prior to issuance of a grading permit.
26.
Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and
drainage plan.
27.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan
(WQMP) storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
28.
Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
29.
Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all storm water quality structural/treatment devices and best management practices
(BMP) as provided for in the project’s Storm Water Quality Management Plan, shall be provided for
by CC&R’s or deeds and shall be recorded prior to the approval of the Water Quality Management
Plan. Said CC&R’s and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific Storm Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document and recording of
the Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
30.
Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office.
31.
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.
32.
The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells)
for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and
Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned
and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan.
33.
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Project #: SUBTPM19762 CEQA2016-00012
Project Name: Day Creek Villages
Location: 12215 BASE LINE RD - 109033105-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis
for the Class V Injection Wells/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
(WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration
chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
34.
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.
35.
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.
36.
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.
37.
The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed
maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm
water treatment devices (BMP’s). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device
maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to
submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site
and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant
shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the
proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the
residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the
residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the
property shall be included within the WQMP document.
38.
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.
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Project #: SUBTPM19762 CEQA2016-00012
Project Name: Day Creek Villages
Location: 12215 BASE LINE RD - 109033105-0000
Project Type: Tentative Parcel Map CEQA Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
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”.
40.
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”.
41.
The Tentative Parcel Map 19762 (SUBTPM19762) is the primary discretionary permit for the
project. The final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared as a
Phased WQMP for SUBTPM19762 and shall include all phases of the project. Construction of the
storm water treatment structural devices may be constructed as construction progresses. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, either a precise or rough grading permit, the final project-specific water
quality management plan shall be recorded.
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.
43.
As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the
infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit,
adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be
evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project-specific Water Quality Management
Plan document.
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SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT20295 – COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT – A review of a proposed subdivision of a
property of about 1,166 acres into twelve (12) lots for sale and three (3) lettered
lots to be retained by the project proponent, located within the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan, located north of Banyan Street, east of
Milliken Avenue, and west of Day Creek Boulevard – APNs: 0201-191-27; 0201-
272-15, -16, -17, and -18; 0225-091-05 and -06; 0225-092-01; 1074-351-01, -
04, -05, and -06; 1087-071-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, -11, -
12, -13, 14, 18, -19, and -20. Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act
(CEQA), the City certified and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on October
2, 2019 in connection with the City’s approval of Environmental Impact Report
and General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752,
Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Specific Plan
DRC2015-00751, Annexation DRC2015-00732, and Development Code
Amendment DRC2019-00459. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,
no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required in connection with subsequent
discretionary approvals of the same project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20295 through adoption of the
attached Resolution with Conditions of Approval.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND:
The 1,166-acre project site is part of the 4,393-acre Etiwanda North Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan (EHNCP) (the “Specific Plan”), which was adopted by the City Council on
October 2, 2019 (Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752,
Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan DRC2015-00751, and Development Code
Amendment DRC2019-00459).
The Specific Plan extends from Haven Avenue, easterly to the City’s boundary with Fontana, and
from the 210 Freeway, northerly into the San Bernardino National Forest boundary. The Specific
Plan is comprised into two areas: A 3,603-acre Rural/Conservation Area primarily intended for
open space retention, habitat conservation, and recreational access, and a 790-acre
Neighborhood Area, primarily intended for residential/commercial development. The
DATE: January 27, 2021
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director
INITIATED BY: Mike Smith, Principal Planner
Vince Acuna, Associate Planner
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Neighborhood Area of the Specific Plan is further subdivided into nine sub-areas, which is
intended to phase development and ensure the intended distribution of building types are
constructed. The proposed subdivision encompasses the entire Neighborhood Area, and a
southerly portion of the Rural/Conservation Area. The existing land uses, General Plan, and
zoning designations for the project site and surrounding properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant EHNCP
Planning Area
EHNCP (Neighborhood Area, Sub
Areas 1 through 9 and
Rural/Conservation Area)
North Vacant/Rural EHNCP
Planning Area EHNCP (Rural/Conservation Area)
South
Single-Family Residential Low
Residential
Low Medium (LM) Residential District,
Caryn Specific Plan,
Los Osos High School Schools School (S) District
210 Freeway n/a n/a
East Single-Family Residential Low
Residential
Low (L) Residential District, Etiwanda
North Specific Plan
West
Single-Family Residential Very Low
Residential Very Low (VL) Residential District
Flood Control and Flood Control/
Utility Corridor Flood Control (FC) District,
ANALYSIS:
A. General: The project will subdivide the Specific Plan’s neighborhood area into 8 lots (Lots
1 through 7, and 9). These lots are intended to be developed or sold to various buyers,
who will then develop the area. The entitlement applications for the various components
of the Specific Plan’s neighborhood area will be submitted by each developer separately
for review and action by the City at a later date. Development within all lots will be
governed by the technical and design standards/guidelines described in the Specific Plan.
The remaining lots (Lots 8, and 10 through 12) occurs in the Rural/Conservation area and
is intended to be used primarily for conservation purposes, while the three lettered lots
(Lots A through C) will be retained by the applicant for flood control use. No building
construction is proposed in conjunction with this tentative tract map. The area of the
proposed lots will range between approximately 5 acres and 275 acres.
B. Design Review Committee: The proposed project is for the subdivision of the property
only. The outcome of this project is the creation of separate lots and there are no design
issues that require review by the Design Review Committee. Development within the
Neighborhood Area is governed by standards and guidelines described in the Specific
Plan. When the entitlement applications for the developments in the Neighborhood Area
are submitted at a later date, staff will analyze them to verify compliance with the Specific
Plan. These applications will be presented to the Design Review Committee for their
consideration and recommendation to the Planning Commission.
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C. Neighborhood Meeting: The proposed project is for the subdivision of the property only.
Development within the Neighborhood Area is governed by the Specific Plan. The Specific
Plan was subject to public review during a series of workshop/presentations conducted by
the City. The outcome of this project is the creation of separate lots and there is no
additional information of significance to convey that warrants a neighborhood meeting.
D. Environmental Assessment: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the City certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on October 2, 2019 (SCH
No.2017091027) in connection with the City’s approval of General Plan Amendment
DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning
Map Amendment DRC2015-00752, Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan
DRC2015-00751 Development Code Amendment DRC2019-00459, and Annexation
DRC2015-00732. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or
supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with subsequent
discretionary approvals of the same project as there have been a) no substantial changes
proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; b)
no substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was
previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; c) no new
important information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than
previously considered; and d) no additional mitigation measures are now feasible to
reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce
impacts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed subdivision of the property will facilitate the sale of lots to developers to enable the
development of the Specific Plan. The project site currently is assessed an annual property tax.
A percentage of this annual tax is shared with the City. The development of each sub-area within
the Specific Plan will increase the value of each respective site, and the City's annual share of
the property tax will increase accordingly. The developers also will be responsible for paying one-
time impact fees applicable to their separate, individual projects. These fees are intended to
address the increased demand for City services. The following types of services that these impact
fees would support include the following: library services, transportation infrastructure, drainage
infrastructure, animal services, police, parks, and community and recreation services.
The development of the Specific Plan during construction may increase construction-related
employment and, following its completion, will increase employment due to new non-residential
(e.g. commercial and office) uses, and may increase employment at surrounding existing and
future businesses that will provide services to the residents of the overall project. Additionally, a
positive fiscal impact for the City will occur through increased sales tax revenue generated by
residents' patronage of local businesses.
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
The proposed subdivision of the property is the first step in the process of submitting entitlement
applications for the development of the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan,
which when completed, will realize the City Council’s long-term objective of developing and
preserving portions of the northeastern annexation area.
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CORRESPONDENCE:
This item 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. On January 20, 2021, staff received a phone call from a property owner nearby
asking general questions about the proposal. Staff answered the inquirer’s questions to their
satisfaction.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
Exhibit B - Project Plans
Draft Resolution 20-06 of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20295
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B045
RESOLUTION NO. 21-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP SUBTT20295, A SUBDIVISION OF A PROPERTY OF
ABOUT 1,166 ACRES INTO TWELVE (12) LOTS FOR SALE AND THREE
(3) LETTERED LOTS TO BE RETAININED BY THE PROJECT
PROPONENT, LOCATED WITHIN THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS
NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION PLAN, LOCATED NORTH OF
BANYAN STREET, EAST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND WEST OF DAY
CREEK BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APNS: 0201-191-27; 0201-272-15, -16, -17, and -18; 0225-
091-05 and -06; 0225-092-01; 1074-351-01, -04, -05, and -06; 1087-071-
01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, -11, -12, -13, -14, -18, -19, and
-20.
A. Recitals.
1. The County of San Bernardino Flood Control District filed an application for the
approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 20295, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter
in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 27th day of January 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
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 January 27, 2020, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property of about 1,166 acres located north of
Banyan Street, east of Milliken Avenue, and west of Day Creek Boulevard within the Etiwanda
North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan; and
b. The City Council approved General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749,
Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-
00752, Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan DRC2015-00751 Development
Code Amendment DRC2019-00459, and Annexation DRC2015-00732 for the purpose of
establishing the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan thus enabling
development and conservation of roughly 4,393 acres north of the City; and
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c. The Specific Plan has an overall area of 4,393, and extends from Haven Avenue,
easterly to the City’s boundary with Fontana, and from the 210 Freeway, northerly into the San
Bernardino National Forest boundary. The subject properties are generally located at the middle
to southern portion of the Specific Plan; and
d. To the north of the project site is the Rural/Conservation Area of the Etiwanda
North Specific Plan. To the south are single-family neighborhoods, Los Osos High School, and
the 210 Freeway. To the east and west are single-family residences; and
e. The subject property and properties to the north are within the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. The properties to the south are within the Caryn Specific
Plan and the School (S) District. The properties to the east are within the Etiwanda North Specific
Plan, and the properties to the west are within the Flood Control (FC), Low (L) Residential, Low
Medium (LM) and Very Low (VL) Residential Districts; and
f. The applicant proposes to subdivide the project site into twelve (12) lots and
three (3) “lettered” lots. No building construction is proposed in conjunction with this tentative tract
map; and
g. The lots will be sold to various developers who will construct the single and multi-
family residential units and non-residential buildings within the Neighborhood Area of the
Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan;
h. The entitlement applications for the various components of the Specific Plan will
be submitted by each developer separately for review and action by the City at a later date.
Development within all lots will be governed by the technical and design standards/guidelines
described in the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.
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 tentative tract map is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code, and the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. The proposed project is to
subdivide the project site into multiple lots which will be sold to allow the construction of single-
and multi-family residential units and non-residential buildings consistent with the goals and
policies of the General Plan and intent of the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation
Plan; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.
The proposed project is only to subdivide the project site into twelve (12) lots and three (3)
“lettered” lots. No building construction is proposed in conjunction with this tentative tract map;
and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. The
individual entitlement applications for the various components of the Specific Plan will be
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submitted by developers separately for review and action by the City at a later date. Development
within all lots will be governed by the technical and design standards/guidelines described in the
Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat. The proposed project is only
for the subdivision of the project site into multiple lots. No building construction is proposed in
conjunction with this tentative tract map. Mitigation measures described in the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan will be
implemented during the construction and operation of the project; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The
proposed project is only for the subdivision of the project site into multiple lots. No building
construction is proposed in conjunction with this tentative tract map. Mitigation measures
described in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan will be implemented during the construction and operation of the project; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by
the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision. Easements for access through or use of the property within the project will be
governed by local and State regulations and applicable technical and design standards/guidelines
described in the Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is
required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the
review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City certified
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on October 2, 2019 (SCH No.2017091027) in connection
with the City’s approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749, Etiwanda North Specific
Plan Amendment DRC2015-00750, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752, Etiwanda North
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan DRC2015-00751, Development Code Amendment
DRC2019-00459, and Annexation DRC2015-00732. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with
subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project as there have been a) no substantial
changes proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment;
b) no substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was
previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; c) no new
important information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously
considered; and d) no additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or
different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT20295, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
project have not occurred which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated
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in the previously certified EIR. The application is the subdivision of the project site into twelve
(12) lots and three (3) “lettered” lots. The lots will be sold to enable the future construction of the
Etiwanda North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. Staff further finds that the project will not
have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previously certified EIR, not have more
severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation measures are
not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less than significant. No building
construction is proposed in conjunction with this tentative tract map. Development of the project
will be governed by the technical and design standards/guidelines described in the Etiwanda
North Neighborhood and Conservation Plan.
c. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant
to CEQA in connection with the City’s consideration of the Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20295.
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 JANUARY 2021.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Tony Guglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, 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 January 2021, by the following vote-
to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTT20295
Project Name: Tentative Tract Map 20295
Location: 5447 ETIWANDA AVE - 108708121-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of
the approved activity.
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 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.
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.
This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
4.
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the
Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or
within 5 days of the date of project approval.
5.
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DATE: January 27, 2021
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director
INITIATED BY: Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT:
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2021-00003 - CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to defer payment of public art in lieu
fee from building permit issuance to final inspection. This item is exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the City’s CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3). This item
will be forwarded to City Council for final action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council
approve Municipal Code Amendment DRC2021-00003, providing a payment deferment option for the public art
in-lieu fee.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the City adopted a public art ordinance to enhance the quality of life for city residents, workers, and
visitors by improved public placemaking which will require certain developments to include or provide for public
art or architecture that qualifies as art. Projects subject to the public art ordinance have three options to satisfy
the public art requirement: 1) Provide art on the project site, 2) Donate art to the City or 3) Pay an in-lieu fee
based on the minimum art value required for the project. The code requires options 1 and 2 to be satisfied prior
to final inspection of the project site. If option 3 is chosen, the in-lieu fee is required to be paid prior to building
permit issuance.
ANALYSIS:
Since 2017, project developers have utilized all of the three available options for satisfying the public art
requirement. Project applicants who are choosing the in-lieu fee option have requested to defer payment of the
in-lieu fee until final inspection, similar to options 1 and 2. They explained that paying the in-lieu fee at building
permit issuance increases overall costs for the project, as they are often required to finance these fees and pay
interest while the building is under construction. The code currently does not provide flexibility to accommodate
such request.
The proposed change will allow a project applicant to request payment deferral of the public art in-lieu fee from
being required at building permit issuance to prior to final inspection. Staff has developed system checks to
ensure that if payment is deferred, the developer will be prevented from requesting final inspection and certificate
of occupancy until the deferred fees are paid in full.
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The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment.
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA. The proposed Development Code Amendment does not propose any physical change to the
environment itself. The amendment provides an option to delay the timing of payment of a specific fee (public
art in-lieu). Development applications subject to the public art ordinance development subject to these provisions
will be reviewed for CEQA compliance under a separate entitlement. During the entitlement process, the
applicant may be required to submit environmental studies that analyzes the impact(s) (if any) to, for example,
air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-
specific project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental document will be
prepared to address project-specific impacts. Therefore, the amendment will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This proposed change does not impact the amount of the in-lieu fee collected, just the timing of when the fee is
due. Collecting the fee later may reduce any interest gained on the monies over time, but that is expected to be
minimal.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
The proposed amendment embraces the City Council’s core values of working together cooperatively and
respectfully with each other, staff and all stakeholders and continuous improvement. By listening to the concerns
of the development community and being responsive to their concerns provides a better working relationship for
future initiatives and goals.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1. – Resolution 20-07
Exhibit 2. – Draft Ordinance
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RESOLUTION NO. 21-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2021-00003, PROVIDING
PAYMENT DEFERRAL OPTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC ART IN-LIEU FEE
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A.Recitals.
1.The City of Rancho Cucamonga has prepared Municipal Code Amendment DRC2021-
00003, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as "the application".
2.On January 27, 2021 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 January 27, 2021, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.General Plan Land Use Policy LU-14 identifies policies to support public art an
as important amenity in the City. This amendment continues to advance the goal of providing
public art through the provision of an in-lieu fee to be paid prior to project completion.
3.The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which
have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. The proposed Development Code Amendment does not propose any physical
change to the environment itself. The amendment provides an option to delay the timing of
payment of a specific fee (public art in-lieu). Development applications subject to the public art
ordinance development subject to these provisions will be reviewed for CEQA compliance under
a separate entitlement. During the entitlement process, the applicant may be required to submit
environmental studies that analyzes the impact(s) (if any) to, for example, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, noise levels, and transportation/traffic caused by the site-specific
project. On a case-by-case review of each project, the appropriate environmental document will
Exhibit 1 053
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.21-07
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2021-00003 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
January 27, 2021
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be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Therefore, the amendment will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment
DRC2018-00605 as indicated in Attachment A incorporated herein by this reference.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Tony Guglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anne McIntosh, AICP, Secretary
I, Anne McIntosh, AICP, 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 January 2021, by the following vote-
to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
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DRAFT ORDINANCE XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AMENDING THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDING PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC
ART IN-LIEU FEE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga, has prepared Municipal Code
Amendment DRC2021-00003, as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter in this
Ordinance, the subject Municipal Code Amendment is referred to as “the amendment”.
A.The City of Rancho Cucamonga, California (the “City”) is a municipal corporation,
duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California.
B.On the 27th day of January, 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the amendment and, following
the conclusion thereof, issued Resolution No. 21-xx, recommending that the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt said amendment.
C.On the xth day of February 2021, the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the amendment and concluded said hearing
on that date.
D.All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
SECTION 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during
the above-referenced public hearing, this Council hereby finds and concludes that the changes
proposed to Title 17 (Development Code) in the amendment are consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies and implementation programs. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-14 identifies
policies to support public art an as important amenity in the City. This amendment continues to
advance the goal of providing public art through the provision of an in-lieu fee to be paid prior to
project completion.
SECTION 3. Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City’s CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which
have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA. The proposed Development Code Amendment does not propose any physical
change to the environment itself. The amendment provides an option to delay the timing of
payment of a specific fee (public art in-lieu).
SECTION 4. Section 17.124.020.D of Chapter 17.124 (Design Provisions for Public
Art) shall be modified as follows:
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D. In lieu of providing the art required by the preceding subsection C, the applicant may
do either of the following:
1. Donate to the city art work that meets or exceeds the minimum value of the art
work; subject to the provisions of section 17.124.030 of this chapter.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, pay on a per unit basis, an in-lieu fee
into the city’s public art trust fund, equal to the minimum value of the art work that
would otherwise be included in the development project. The applicant may request
deferral of payment of an in-lieu fee to a date no later than defined in subsection E.
SECTION 5. The City Council declares that, should any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal of any other
Ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances,
which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver
of any penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
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