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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-24 Agenda Packet CITY OF ■ . ■ * ■ Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda March 24, 2021 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 7:00 p.m. PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AS A TELECONFERENCE MEETING In response to the Governor's Executive Orders, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health requirements, and to ensure the health and safety of our residents by limiting contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, there will be no members of the public in attendance at the Planning Commission Meetings. Members of the Planning Commission and staff will participate in this meeting via teleconference. In place of in-person attendance, members of the public can observe and offer comment at this meeting via Zoom: VIEW MEETING VIA ZOOM APP OR ZOOM.COM AT: zoom.us/join using Webinar ID: 917 1679 1239 -or- YOU CAN DIAL-IN USING YOUR PHONE UNITED STATES: + 1 (669) 900-6833 Access Code: 917 1679 1239 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 March 10, 2021. C2. A Resolution Of The Planning Commission Of The City Of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Denying The Appeal And Approving Hillside Design Review Drc2020-00016, A Request To Construct A 3,300 Square Foot Single-Family Residence With Two Separate Attached 2- Car Garages Totaling 1,063 Square Feet On A Vacant Property Of 15,601 Square Feet (0.36-Acre)Within The Low (L) Residential District And The Hillside Overly District Located At 8005 Camino Predera; And Making Findings In Support Thereof—APN: 0207-631-06. D. Public Hearings D1. HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00219 (LOCATED AT 11022 RANCH DRIVE) — JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC —A request for site plan and architectural review of a 6,098 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 square foot lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, the Hillside Overlay and the Equestrian Overlay at 11022 Ranch Drive - APN: 1074-561-16. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. E. General Business - None F. Director Announcements G. Commission Announcements H. Workshop - None I. Adjournment TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, 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. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting,please contact the Planning Department at(909)477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. For each of the items listed under"PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS", the public will be provided an opportunity to speak. To address the Planning Commission via Zoom App, click the "Raise Hand" button when the item you wish to comment on is being discussed. On Zoom via phone, you can also raise your hand by pressing star *, then 9 when the item you wish to comment on is being discussed. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per individual. If a large number of individuals wish to speak on an item, the Chairman may limit the time to 3 minutes in order to provide an opportunity for more people to be heard. Speakers will be alerted when their time is up, and no further comments will be permitted. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"PUBLIC COMMENTS." As an alternative to participating in the meeting, you may submit comments in writing to Elizabeth.Thornhill@cityofrc.us by 12:00pm on the date of the meeting. Written comments will be distributed to the Commissioners and included in the record. HPC/PC Agenda — March 24, 2021 Page 2 of 3 AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are available at www.CitvofRC.us. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $3,206 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). 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, March 18, 2021, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. HPC/PC Agenda — March 24, 2021 Page 3 of 3 CITY OF ■ . ■ * ■ Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission Agenda March 10, 2021 MINUTES Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Historic Presentation Commission and Planning Commission was held on March 10, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Guglielmo at 7:12 p.m. A. Roll Call Planning Commission present: Chairman Guglielmo, Vice Chair Oaxaca, Commissioner Dopp, Commissioner Morales, Commissioner Williams. Staff Present: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Anne McIntosh, Planning Director; Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner; Dat Tran, Assistant Planner; David Eoff, Sr. Planner; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant; Mike Smith, Principal Planner; Brian Sandona, Senior Civil Engineer; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner. 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 February 24, 2021. Motion by Commissioner Dopp, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca. Motion carried 5-0 to adopt minutes as presented. D. Public Hearings D1. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL DRC2021-00035 (LOCATED AT 8005 CAMINO PREDERA) — RENEE MASSEY—An appeal of a Planning Director approval of a request to construct a 3,300 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached 2-car garages totaling 1,063 square feet on a vacant property of 15,601 square feet (0.36-acre) within the Low (L) Residential District and the Hillside Overlay District located at 8005 Camino Predera — APN: 0207-631-06. The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo asked the Commission if there were any comments for staff on the Public Hearing item. With no questions from the Commission, Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Commissioner Dopp requested to have the last slide brought back up on the screen and asked him to zoom in on the picture to get the perception of the what we are looking at and to recognize the different between the property to the East vs. the property being proposed today. Chuck Buquet, presented the Commissioners a presentation requested by Renee Massey, Appellant. He went over the Hillside development and highlighted and discussed grading of project site. Rob Patel, Project Applicant, responded with saying the City Planning Director already approved the project. He said their main concern was to lower the street profile and to have it consistent. He mentioned he notably reduced his street profile to be sensitive to the community's view and did a significant amount of changes. He requests the Commissioners to uphold the Planning Directors approval for his single- family residence and deny this appeal. The following residents of Camino Predera supports the appeal of the project: Renee Massey, Mr. Massey, Catherine Webber, Eric Webber, Suzanne Buquet, R. Element. John Adams, resident, 8045 Camino Predera, request Commissioners to see this appeal as no merit. Paul Bardos concurs with Mr. Adams. Jay Adams, resident, stated he is in support of Rob Patel's project plan. (909) 732-8009 - Sneda, support of the project site. For the record, it is noted that the following correspondences were received after the preparation of the agenda packet and the following general concerns are noted: The actual correspondence should be referred to for details: • Email received from Samiee (vacant lot owner) requesting to support the proposed development. • Email received from Paul Bardos in support of the proposed development. Rob Patel, Applicant, stated in his rebuttal it's the City's responsibility to decide on the final approval and they approved the project. Chuck Buquet, Appellant, discussed in his rebuttal all they are looking for is doing what Commissioners have required of other developers that have come through is a reduced profile that can be there in the keeping of the tradition of Red Hill. With no more comments from the Public, Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing. Commissioner Oaxaca stated the issues raised tonight, he can certainly understand the opinions and desires of the residents. He said the existing ordinances are guidelines when it comes to establishing a certain expectation of sensitivity from a property owner to surrounding owners when it comes to views. The applicant has gone as far as reasonably possible to submit a project that meets the existing ordinances of the Hillside Development Codes. He is confident we are not setting a precedent that would be detrimental to the Redhill neighborhood and property owners along Camino Predera. Commissioner Williams stated she is glad that Planning staff has been working on developing a specific criteria to eliminate some of the questions for the next 11 to 12 houses coming down the road, we will be able to be more clear and say here is what has been decided by City Council. They would need to build within these criteria. She said the property owner brought the height down compared to the house HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 2 of 7 Draft on the East, looking at the picture Commissioner Dopp brought up earlier. She said we have nothing to stand on to deny this house. Commissioner Morales asked the City Attorney to confirm if it is the Planning Commission and not the Planning Director as the approving authority in this case. Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney, stated we adopted this standard for what triggers when a Hillside Development Review Permit has to go to the Planning Commission. He said the rule is the Planning Director is charged with making the decision on the Hillside Design Review Permit, it's only the exception that allows it to go to the Planning Commission. In this case, after reviewing the plans, City Staff determined it did not meet the threshold for going straight to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Morales asked about the cut and fill/cubic yard issue that was brought up. Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, responded that the State Law has less restrictive requirements for professional preparation of plans for single family homes. Explained we would frequently look at plans when submitted and look again when something is submitted for plan check to get building permits when we have construction drawings. She said at the time the applicant actually knows they are able to proceed and they are ready to spend money on construction drawings we can double check those. Nicholas Ghirelli mentioned the City has an application checklist that lists everything that needs to go into an application for Hillside Design Review Permit before it's submitted. Commissioner Morales commented there is a lot of good public comments tonight both for and against. He said the project does comply with the development code and the Planning Director is the approving authority in this case. Vice Chair Oaxaca asked in the event that what is submitted for final plan check is not consistent with what the Commission may approve tonight, what is staff's recourse at that point with the applicant. Anne McIntosh responded that we either require it conform or bring it back to the Commission for amendment. Nicholas Ghirelli added the Building and Safety department would not issue a building permit for plans that do not comply with the approved plans. Commissioner Dopp asked staff regarding the tress in right of way and in front of Rob Patel's property. The disparity between staff's requirements that there be trees and landscaping of a vertical nature vs. a generic back. He said there are no trees West of the property in the Red Hill area on the south side of the street. Tabe van der Zwaag responded it is true there are no tress on the street west of applicant's house. He cannot say what happened to those trees over time. Commissioner Dopp stated the appellant has a generic point in favor of standards across the board in keeping consistency, it's important as a Commission to deliberate conditions possibly removing that aspect should be up for consideration. He said the Patel's did what they could to meet the standards and the cherished viewpoints to the people to the North. He said the codes have been met, the standards have been met and this is a reasonable project. HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 3 of 7 Draft Chairman Guglielmo stated the Patel's exhibited their best efforts to work with the neighbors and lowered the building height as much deemed necessary within the codes of the City. Motion by Vice Chair Oaxaca, second by Commissioner Dopp. Motion carried 5-0 in favor to uphold the Planning Director's decision and deny the appeal and direct staff to prepare a draft resolution and return to the next PC meeting on March 241" for final decision on Item D1. D2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2018- 00533, ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2018-00534, DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018- 00535, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00536, & TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2019-00218 (LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ARROW ROUTE) — ALAN SMITH FOR ARBOR EXPRESS CAR WASH - A request for site plan and architectural review of a 5,078 square foot carwash and associated 1,296 square foot detailing center, General Plan and Zoning Map amendments to change the land use and zoning designation on one of two parcels that makes up the project site along with two off-site parcels of land, a Conditional Use Permit to operate a carwash, and a Tree Removal Permit for a 1.36-acre project site in the General Commercial (GC) District and Low Medium (LM) Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) APN: 0209-291-01, -02, -03 and -06. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and oral presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo asked the Commission if there were any comments for staff on the Public Hearing Item. Vice Chair Oaxaca stated this is the first item that has come before them where part of the application involves a General Plan Amendment and a Zoning change request that effects adjacent properties. He asked is this a situation where the adjacent properties that will be affected by the zoning change are also owned by the applicant. Tabe van der Zwaag responded no they are not owned by the applicant. Anne McIntosh mentioned the original application was different on how it was dealing with those parcels. She asked if the applicant could address that relationship when they give their presentation and explain the owners of the parcels. Commissioner Dopp asked whether or not staff feels this is the best use of land given the nature of the land and the area to put in a car wash on that specific part of land. Anne McIntosh responded we have had a number of conversations as to whether or not it's the best use of the site. She said it's a reasonable question for the Commissioners to discuss. Particularly, since we are giving a General Plan Amendment as a way to approve the project. Commissioner Dopp asked about the density, planning practices regarding car washes in the area. Tabe van der Zwaag mentioned there was a moratorium put in place for car washes. He said it happened at the same time this application was submitted. The City put new regulations in for future car washes. This project skated right in underneath that moratorium and deemed complete prior to those regulations put in place. He said it did not need to comply with current standards. HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 4 of 7 Draft With no other questions from the Commission, Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Paige Gosney, Land Use Counsel for Alan Smith, stated this car wash fills the need for what the city is lacking for a particular type of car wash, it will be like no other. Available to answer questions. Nick Nazari, Owner of Car Wash on Haven/Jersey, stated he is opposed to car wash due to competition, stating too many in the city. He will fight it. Rick Gomez, Resident, in full support of project. Ryan Caufman, Resident, great idea for city and added it is environmentally friendly. Karla and Adam Elkebir, Resident, in support of car wash. Rebuttal - Paige Gosney stated competition is not a reason to deny a project. This car wash will provide something special to the community. Allan Smith, Applicant, stated he does not want to create an issue for anybody. Explained this type of car wash is an express wash. He said it's affordable when people cannot afford a full-service. Upgrading the lights/signals at Arrow and Archibald and adding a third lane to reduce congestion. For the record, it is noted that the following correspondence was received after the preparation of the agenda packet and the following general concerns are noted: The actual correspondence should be referred to for details: • Email received from Dan and Sheree Griffith in support of the project development. With no more comments from the Public, Chairman Guglielmo closed public hearing. Commissioner Dopp stated a concern for him is saturation with car washes in the area. He said maybe it is the best use of the land. As a Commission we need to start to have a conversation to do better for that part of town. He is open to deliberation and discussion but at the end of day the project and concept is good, he just wishes it was in another part of town. Commissioner Morales stated with the 17 trees being removed and replaced by 42 trees is a net positive. Expressed the design of car wash is very nice, and it is affordable and fast. He said Rancho Cucamonga residents will remain in the city rather than driving to Upland and Fontana. He believes it will bring in extra net positive car wash business, provide jobs to the community, plus this site needs to be developed. Commissioner Williams stated we do not want people leaving town to get their services. She said putting higher density on the property is a good idea. This area is a kind of a service location and it will actually improve this particular piece of town. She is in favor and does not have a problem with competition and explained there are people who want full service but there are a lot of other people who cannot afford it and do not want full service and may not have the time, so this service is for them. Vice Chair Oaxaca stated the discussions have been very interesting and the points Commissioner Dopp brought up is something to consider. He said what has been intriguing is the zoning change that is requested on the adjacent properties and it actually brings those properties into closer alignment for what we are looking to do in the city and that is to create opportunities. A transition from what we have seen in Rancho Cucamonga over the years seem to be more in line for the future of the city. He sees this as being overall positive. HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 5 of 7 Draft Commissioner Dopp stated he stands by his position and wishes them the best. He said he sees the positive but at the end of the day he will vote no out of sheer fact we need to have this conversation. Vice Chair Oaxaca mentioned the Conditional Use Permit and has a concern of the operating hours. He said the car wash will be up against residential uses and with vacuum stations and machines generating noise tends to create issues. Inquired if staff has any comments on those hours of operation. Commissioner Williams has the same concerns recommending shutting down at 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM rather than 9:00 PM. Nicholas Ghirelli explained whatever conditions you applied to a Conditional Use Permit need to be tied to an impact to a project. He said the MND looked at the city's code requirements for noise and the noise standards apply from hours of 7 AM to 10 PM, and obviously it will not go up to 10 PM. There is going to be some noise generated from this project and if you believe the noise is going to have an impact to the neighbors, you could adopt a reasonable condition on the hours of operation. Chairman Guglielmo re-opened the public hearing. Paige Gosney stated they understand the future of the area and multi-family to be East of the project site and they propose operating from 7:00 AM — 8:00 PM. Cameron Hilo, MIG, Environmental Consultant, explained the car wash itself will be enclosed within the car wash building. The equipment will also be within the building. In addition, there will be an 8ft cinderblock wall and over the process of the application they moved the car wash building further west away from the eastern property lines to provide further distance. In terms environmental threshold of noise, any future residents will not be impacted from the noise limit set out by the City. Commissioner Williams stated she would be okay with 8:00 PM. She asked if it comes up in the future from residents they are being impacted by the noise, can the CUP be modified. Tabe van der Zwaag mentioned the Conditions of Approval already include a condition if it breaks any of our regulations or cause any undue concerns with the neighbors, it can be brought back to the Commission. Mike Smith added if the applicant ever requested modification in their operating hours or any other characteristics of the project, they would have to approach the City first with that request for the Director's consideration and follow up review by the Planning Commission prior to any changes being implemented. Anne McIntosh mentioned the most likely scenario in the future if there is residential development being built to the East and they find it's a nuisance, that would be the time to revisit those hours. Commissioner Morales asked if the operating hours could remain at 9:00 PM and when the housing is developed and gets built and needs to be revisited, we can do at that time. He said right now we should give them every opportunity to succeed and leave it at 9:00 PM. Nicholas Ghirelli mentioned another option is to add language to the condition on the operating hours that says if residential use ever developed on the adjacent property, the operating hours should shut down at 8:00 PM. (7 AM to 8 PM) Vice Chair Oaxaca, Chairman Guglielmo and Commissioner Williams agree it would be a reasonable approach. HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 6 of 7 Draft Chairman Guglielmo stated he is in support of modifying operating hours 7 AM to 8 PM. Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca. Motion carried 4-1-0 (opposed Dopp) modify CUP operating hours 7 AM—8 PM. Adding a sentence to Planning Condition#3 stating the operating hours will become 7 AM — 8 PM. E. General Business El. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Denying a Conditional Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales Under DRC2020-00087 and Recommending that the City Council Deny a Request for Public Convenience or Necessity DRC2020-00459. Sean McPherson, Sr. Planner presented Commissioners with a Staff Report and mentioned after staff presentation at the PC meeting of February 241", Commission voted unanimously to deny the CUP relative to the off sales alcohol beverage sales as well as recommend the City Council deny the PCN. Commission directed staff and applicant to work together on the balance of the development application. As an update, the project is on-going with the applicant and staff still intends to return to the Commission at a later date. Grant Ross, Owner and Applicant, mentioned they removed the beer and wine from the project. They are eager to bring project back at a future hearing. Commissioner Dopp encourages Mr. Ross and 7/11 to devote as much space as possible to options that are not junk food, caffeine, typical convenient store items that are usually at their stores. Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Dopp. Motion carried 5-0 to continue with resolution. F. Director Announcements - None G. Commission Announcements - None H. Workshop - None I. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Oaxaca to adjourn the meeting, motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 10:49pm. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Thornhill Executive Assistant, Planning Department Approved: HPC/PC Meeting MINUTES— March 10, 2021 Page 7 of 7 Draft CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Olt, - JM DATE: March 24, 2021 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director INITIATED BY: Tabe van der Zwaag SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, denying the appeal and approving Hillside Design Review DRC2020- 00016, a request to construct a 3,300 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached 2-car garages totaling 1,063 square feet on a vacant property of 15,601 square feet (0.36-acre) within the Low (L) Residential District and the Hillside Overly District located at 8005 Camino Predera; and making findings in support thereof—APN: 0207-631-06. Pursuant to Planning Commission direction provided to staff at the March 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, staff has prepared the attached resolution which approves Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016 and denies appeal DRC2021-00035. Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 21-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00016,A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 3,300 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH TWO SEPARATE ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGES TOTALING 1,063 SQUARE FEET ON A VACANT PROPERTY OF 15,601 SQUARE FEET (0.36-ACRE) WITHIN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT LOCATED AT 8005 CAMINO PREDERA;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0207-631-06. A. Recitals. 1. Saurabh Patel filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2020- 00016, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Hillside Design Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. According to Development Code Section 17.16.140.E1, the Planning Director was the approval authority for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016 because the proposed project requires less than five feet of cut/fill. 3. On January 19, 2021, the Design Review Committee reviewed DRC 2020-00016 and recommended Planning Director approval of the application. 4. On January 25, 2021, the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga approved Design Review DRC2020-00016 and made findings supporting that decision. 5. On February 3, 2021, Renee Massey ("Appellant"), filed a timely appeal of the Planning Director's decision approving the application. 6. On March 10, 2021,the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and directed staff to return to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting with a resolution upholding the Planning Director's decision regarding Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016, denying appeal DRC2021-00035, and making the findings of support thereof. 7. On March 24, 2021, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted this Resolution upholding the Planning Director's decision regarding Hillside Design Review DRC2020- 00016 and denying appeal DRC2021-00035, based on the following evidence and findings. 8. 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 all available evidence presented to this Commission during the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-17 HDR DRC2020-00016 — SAURABH PATEL MARCH 24, 2021 Page 2 above-referenced public hearing on March 24, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The project is for the construction of a 3,300 square foot single-family residence with two attached garages totaling 1,063 square feet on a 15,601 square foot lot within the Low (L) Residential District and within the Hillside Overlay District at 8005 Camino Predera; and b. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Vacant Land Low Residential Low L Residential District North Single-Family Residences Low Residential Low L Residential District South Multi-Family Development Mixed-Use Mixed-Use MU District East Single-Family Residence Low Residential Low (L)Residential District West Vacant Land Low Residential Low L Residential District C. The project complies with each of the related Development Code requirements for projects within the Hillside Overlay District as shown in the following table: Proposed Project Development Code Compliant? Building Height (measured 25 Feet-3 Inches 30 Feet (maximum) Yes from finished grade) Front Building Setback Yes (measured from the curb at 54 Feet 37 feet (+/- 5 feet) (minimum) Camino Predera) Side Building Setbacks Yes (measured from the side 10/15 Feet 5/10 Feet (minimum) property lines) Rear Building Setback Yes (measured from the rear 97 feet 20 Feet (minimum) property line) Excavation (depth) 4 feet-6 inches 5 Feet (maximum) Yes Retaining Wall Height 3 Feet 4 Feet (maximum) Yes Lot Coverage (maximum) 16.8 Percent 40 Percent (maximum) Yes 3. Based upon all available evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of fact 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 of the project site is Low Residential. The Low Residential designation is for the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-17 HDR DRC2020-00016 — SAURABH PATEL MARCH 24, 2021 Page 3 development of detached, low-density residences on individual lots. The project is also within the Hillside Overlay District which was developed to allow for the reasonable development of hillside areas while minimizing the adverse effects of grading, protecting environmentally sensitive areas, and providing for public health and safety. The project is for the development of a single-family residence which was designed in accord with the Hillside Overlay District to limit the negative impacts of grading and to reduce view impacts. General Plan Policy LU-2.4 encourages the development of vacant residential lots where they are largely surrounded by other residential development to maximize efficient use of existing infrastructure and to meet housing demand. The vacant project site is largely surrounded by existing development and the proposed single-family residence is compatible with the single-family development in the surrounding area. b. The proposed project is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The Low (L) Residential District is for the development of single-family residences on lots with a minimum area of 7,200 square feet. The application is for the development of a single-family residence on a 15,601 square foot lot.The project site is also within the Hillside Overlay District which seeks to minimize the negative impacts of grading while allowing for the reasonable development of land. This has been accomplished through the reduction of earthwork to less than 5 feet of cut and fill (4 feet-6 inches proposed), stepping the foundation of the house with the natural grade, and limiting view impacts by limiting the height of the structure above the face of the curb (13 feet)and greatly increasing the setbacks beyond the minimum requirements (10 and 15 feet proposed vs. 5 and 10 feet required). C. The proposed project complies with the applicable provisions of the Development Code.The project complies with the development standards for the Low(L) Residential Development District including building setbacks, building height, lot coverage, grading limitations, and design. The project also complies with the development standards and the intent of the Hillside Overlay District, including reducing earthwork to less than 5 feet of cut or fill, stepping the foundation with the existing grade, and reducing the overall massing of the structure as seen from Camino Predera. The earthwork was limited to the area necessary to construct the residence and access driveway. The proposed house has a cohesive architectural design theme and the design features are carried around to each elevation.The building height is 13 feet above the Camino Predera curb face and the side yard setbacks are 10 and 15 feet(beyond the 5-and 10-foot setback requirement)to reduce view impacts. d. The proposed project, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed residence is of similar size, configuration, and layout to other residential developments along Camino Predera. The project was designed to reduce impacts on the surrounding area including reducing earthwork and limiting view impacts as seen from Camino Predera by reducing the height of the structure above the adjacent curb face and increasing the side yard setbacks beyond the minimum requirement. The construction of a single-family home on a single-family residential zoned parcel is in keeping with the intent of the development code and the residential community.The proposed single-family home also promotes the continuous improvement of the residential neighborhood with the development of the existing vacant parcel,which is more than adequate in size to accommodate the single-family home as proposed. The proposed home will also connect to existing infrastructure, including all necessary utilities,further keeping the single-family use consistent and complementary with the surrounding properties. A previously approved subdivision tract map was designed to allow the construction of single-family development along Camino Predera, and the proposed home is meeting the intent of the subdivided parcels. Therefore, the construction of the home as proposed is unlikely to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-17 HDR DRC2020-00016 — SAURABH PATEL MARCH 24, 2021 Page 4 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby upholds the Planning Director's approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2020- 00016 and denies Appeal DRC2021-00035, subject to each and every condition set forth in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2O21. 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 24th day of March 2021, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Conditions of Approval RANCHO CUCAMONGA Community Development Department Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Approval is granted to construct a 3,300 square foot single-family residence with two separate attached 2-car garages totaling 1,063 square feet on a vacant property of 15,601 square feet (0.36-acre) within the Low (L) Residential District and the Hillside Overlay District located at 8005 Camino Predera —APN 0207-631-06. Standard Conditions of Approval 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 7. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein and the Development Code regulations. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 8. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. 9. 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. 10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter. 11. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 12. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 2 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 16. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 17. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species. 18. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. 19. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 20. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 21. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Determination 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. 22. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. Have a registered civil engineer revise City Drawing # 922 for the improvement(s) listed above prior to building permit issuance (plan check fees apply) Standard Conditions of Approval 2. Prior to any work being performed in Public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a Engineering Construction Permit (separate from Building Permits) shall be obtained from the Engineering Service Department in addition to any other permits required. 3. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans will govern. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 3 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 4. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Drive Appr. Street Trees 5. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet (typically Sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name Camino Predera Botanical Name Lagerstroemia indica Common Name Crape Myrtle (Muskogee), Min. Grow Space 20' O/C Spacing Size standard trunk Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1)All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 6. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 7. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 8. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 4 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural calculations, energy calculations, and a site specific soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition of the California Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards which are effective at the time of Plan Check Submittal. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. Grading Section Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. 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. Standard Conditions of Approval 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 5 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. The conceptual grading and drainage plan is showing driveway slopes exceeding 10%. Therefore, prior to issuance of a grading permit, the permitted grading plan set shall show driveway profiles for the circular driveway from the street curb line to the garage door(s). 13. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 14. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage acceptance easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner(s) or discharge flows in a natural condition (concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 15. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 6 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 16. 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. 17. This application for storm water quality management plan purposes may be considered a non-priority project. Therefore, prior to issuance of any building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way permit the land owner with the applicant shall file a Non-Priority Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) with the Building and Safety Department. The applicant may contact Matthew Addington, Associate Engineer, at (909) 477-2710, extension 4202. This project is required to prepare a non-priority WQMP project as the following requirement has been met: i) For areas less than 2,000 square feet of impervious area, the development will be considered a non-priority project and a WQMP document is not required, unless the project is for the outdoor storage of hazardous materials or other materials which may require a pre-treatment of the storm water runoff which will require that a non-priority WQMP document is prepared, including but not limited to, vehicle fueling operations; ii) For significant re-development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet to 41999 square feet and new development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet to 9,999 square feet the following criteria will require a non-priority WQMP document to be prepared: a. For all new and significant redevelopment projects; b. If the project is part of a common area of development, a non-priority WQMP document shall be prepared; c. If the proposed development is a commercial project the City will determine if activities may impact the water quality, and if impacts are determined to affect the water quality a non-priority WQMP document will be prepared; d. All industrial projects will require a non-priority WQMP document to be prepared. 18. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2 (Storm water drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code: Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil runoff on the site. 1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site. 2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga). 3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance. www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 7 of 8 Project#: DRC2020-00016 Project Name: EDR - Patel Residence Camino Predera Location: -- - 020763106-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 19. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code: Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Swales. 2. Water collection and disposal systems. 3. French drains. 4. Water retention gardens. 5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater recharge. Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path. 20. 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". www.CityofRC.us Printed:3/11/2021 Page 8 of 8 Planning Department Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016 I, , as applicant for, hereby state that I am in agreement with and accept the conditions of approval for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016. Applicant Signature Date Conditions of Approval 1. 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. 2. All other conditions of approval related to Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00016. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DATE: March 24, 2021 TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Anne McIntosh, AICP, Planning Director INITIATED BY: Griffin Sproul, Planning Technician SUBJECT: HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00219 (LOCATED AT 11022 RANCH DRIVE) — JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC — A request for site plan and architectural review of a 6,098 square foot two-story single- family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 square foot lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, the Hillside Overlay and the Equestrian Overlay at 11022 Ranch Drive - APN: 1074-561-16. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following action: • Approve Design Review DRC2020-00219 through the adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Request to develop a vacant 23,044 square foot lot with a 6,098 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas. The contemporary Mediterranean design is generally compatible with the residential neighborhood in which it is located. The project is in compliance with the development standards for Very Low (VL) Residential District, the Hillside Overlay and the Equestrian Overlay. Design Review Committee forwarded the project to Planning Commission without correction on February 16, 2021. Planning commission review is required because an excess of 5 feet of excavation/fill is proposed per Hillside Design Standard Section 17.122.020.G.1.i. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section 15303— New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which permits the construction of a single- family residence in a residential zone. BACKGROUND: The 23,044 square foot vacant project site is located at the corner of Paddock Place and Ranch Drive within the Very Low (VL)Residential District, Hillside Overlay and Equestrian Overlay. The property is an irregular shaped parcel, with curvilinear property lines along the south and west. The property has an overall depth of roughly 227 feet and an overall width ranging from roughly 65 feet at the north property line to roughly 175 feet at the south property line. The project site is an upslope lot with an elevation change of approximately 20 feet from the south to north property lines and is relatively level from the east to west property lines. The site is covered in short PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HDR DRC2020-00219 —JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. March 24, 2021 Page 2 grasses. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Vacant Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* North Single-Family Residence Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* 11015 Ranch Drive: Single- Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* South Family Residence; Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* 11029 Ranch Drive - Vacant East Single-Family Residence Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* West Single-Family Residence Very Low Very Low VL Residential* *within the Hillside Overlay District and Equestrian Overlay District. PROJECT ANALYSIS: A. Project Overview: The applicant is requesting to construct a 6,098 square foot two-story, single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 on the project site. The proposed grading includes up to 6'-11" of fill, and 5'-3" of cut. As the depth of cut/fill exceeds 5 feet, this necessitates the project be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission per Hillside Design Standard Section 17.122.020.G.1.i. B. Architecture and Site Design: The proposed residence has a contemporary Mediterranean design theme, which includes a mission style tile roof, a wainscoting of ledge stone veneer, various decorative trims and columns. Each of the four outermost corners of the proposed building feature second story balconies; on the south elevation these balconies face Ranch Drive and on the north elevation these balconies face the subject property's rear yard. The residence is designed to be compliant with Hillside Design Guideline Section 17.122.020.D.2. The building mass is broken up by multiple wall plane changes and the incorporation of exterior decks along the west elevation. The proposed 6,098 square foot residence consists of a 3,802 square foot lower level and a 2,296 square foot upper level. A three-car garage is located at the southeast corner of the building, with the garage doors facing west and accessed by a semicircular driveway from the Ranch Drive. Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.C.1.d states that driveways with grades up to 20 percent are permitted when they are aligned with the natural contours of the lot and are necessary to achieve site design goals. The proposed driveway is consistent with this requirement. C. Very Low (VL) Residential District Compliance: The project complies with the requirements of the Very Low (VL) Residential District. The development requirements are as follows: Development Requirements Proposed Front Yard 42' 42'-2" Interior Side Yard 10, 11' Corner Side Yard 27' 27' Rear Yard 60' 64' Lot Coverage 25% max 22.08% Building Height 30' limit within the Hillside 28'-3" Overlay PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HDR DRC2020-00219—JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. March 24, 2021 Page 3 D. Hillside Overlay District Compliance: The project complies with the intent of the Hillside Overlay, which seeks to facilitate appropriate development of hillside areas. The project site is an upslope lot with an elevation change of approximately 20 feet from the south to north property lines and is relatively level from the east to west property lines. E. Building Envelope Analysis: Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.D.1.e. requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay be designed to fit within a 30-foot high building envelope. The applicant has provided two north-south and two east-west cross-sections with building envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-foot height requirement. F. Grading: The proposed grading design limits earthwork to 30 cubic yards of import, which is necessary to construct the driveway and foundation of the residence. Grading will involve 2,658 cubic yards of earthwork removal. The foundation of the residence is stepped with the existing grade, with the pad at an elevation of 2,040 in conformance with Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.D.1.a., to terrace the building to follow the slope. G. Retaining walls: The maximum permitted retaining wall height is 4 feet within the Hillside Overlay per Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.C.1.G,with stepped retaining walls permitted to have a maximum height of 3 feet with a minimum 3 foot separation between the stepped walls. No retaining walls are proposed in excess of 4 feet and a minimum 3 foot separation is proposed between the stepped retaining wall. The proposed perimeter is in keeping with Hillside Development Guideline Section 17.122.020.E., having walls that integrate the materials and colors used of the residence. H. Perimeter walls and Fencing: The applicant is proposing a 6-foot tall perimeter fence along Paddock place. The property already features a 5-foot-tall vinyl fence in the along the rear property line. The existing residence to the east has an existing perimeter wall in place I. Landscape: The proposed front yard landscaping is designed to comply with Hillside Development Section 17.122.020.F., which requires new development to include the use of drought-tolerant landscaping to protect slopes from erosion and planting shrubs to soften the views of the downslope elevations. The proposed front landscaping complies with the front yard landscape requirements, including reducing hardscape to less than 50 percent of the front yard area, at least 25 percent landscape and no more than 25 percent decorative hardscape. The proposed front yard landscaping does not exceed the maximum applied water allowance (MAWA) which meets the criteria of State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) Section 17.82.020. All vegetation shall be designed and installed in accordance to the guidelines from the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) for sites located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) fire area and is in the designated Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. J. Design Review Committee: The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Oaxaca, Williams, and Smith) on February 16, 2021. Staff presented the project to members of the Design Review Committee and recommended approval as presented. The committee stated that the project was well designed and recommended that the project move forward to the Planning Commission for final review. K. Public Art: The project is not subject to the public art requirement as it is less than four dwelling units per acre (Development Code Section 17.124.020.B.1). L. Fiscal Impact: The project site is currently assessed an annual property tax. A percentage of this annual tax is shared with the city. The proposed development will increase the value of the project site and the city's Page 3 of 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT HDR DRC2020-00219 —JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. March 24, 2021 Page 4 annual share of the property tax will increase accordingly. The project proponent will also be responsible for paying one-time impact fees. These fees are intended to address the increased demand for city services due to the proposed project. 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. CEQA DETERMINATION: Planning Staff determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 2 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. Staff finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Director has reviewed staff's determination of exemption, and based on her own independent judgment, concurs with staff's determination of exemption. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular page legal advertisement in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper. To date, no comments/correspondence has been received in response to these notifications. COUNCIL MISSION /VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED: The project fulfills City Council Core Value #7 (Continuous Improvement) by improving the vacant lot with a building whose design meets city requirements and guidelines. EXHIBITS: Exhibit A- Aerial Photo of Project Location Exhibit B - Complete Set of Plans Exhibit C - Design Review Committee Comments from February 16, 2021 meeting Draft Resolution 21-18 of Approval for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00219 � ® f� iP Exhibit A Raavuv<oxrP rzam.affw �mT san La] ro BLarcric za+e A-]r/rAeeAfrcr.emvrrt M KKWpY➢,sHAgpAe A#n P.1Y[wn [0]taY.'wLCLNC/.m OMs]BK'rpn' ntplaMv MWAJIIO/]AL/K0619VY"A5/ )R 5011 LfGL LYSC. 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Ag O r� wa W I iry ez Q ��5yg r � N O^T • 4� F p• p x Z Z •, � a5 H: AV'- p c ca p p � o U � O Om ® ` w � p p CO g� W 0• '`3 a z! Z Q < P • PLANTING LEGEND PLANTING LEGEND 899 ®� &� O ..e.•.. � m..x. uµ...�„waE.�n � : +moo -� r�� VMP-2 ao n w,n� ,k�..a.. Pmo ,� , w ,o �� ® .,,p EXTERIOR DOLOR CHART ROOF: f - ter MissiuG Said Barbara(brushed)•LMC UO3b FASCIA d TRIM: MAIN STUCCO $ RIBBONS: X-12(RABL6(BASE 100) ENTRY DOOR:: '.Iata3a M545=♦ GARAGE DOOR: : DESIGNER:: PROJECT: 24384 SUNNYMEAD BLVD STE.#210 NEW RESIDENCE MORENO VALLEY,GA.92553 Mr.Taha Abdelaal 11022 Ranch Drive Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91737 H.R.a ASSOCIATES A.P.N.: 1074-561-16 OUILDING DESIGNERS DMFTr GSERWCES Contact Ph.: (949) 872-5601 Ph: (951)536-9833 DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS February 16. 2021 7:00 P.M. Griffin Sproul, Planning Technician HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00219 — YOUSEF AUDI - Site plan and architectural review of a 6,098 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 square foot lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Hillside Overlay and the Equestrian Overlay, at 11022 Ranch Drive - APN: 1074-561-16. The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Site Characteristics: The 23,044 square foot vacant project site is located at the corner of Paddock Place and Ranch Drive within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Hillside Overlay and Equestrian Overlay. The property is an irregular shaped parcel, with curvilinear property lines along the south and west. The property has an overall depth of roughly 227 feet and an overall width ranging from roughly 65 feet at the north property line to roughly 175 feet at the south property line. The project site is an upslope lot with an elevation change of approximately 20 feet from the south to north property lines and is relatively level from the east to west property lines. The site is covered in short grasses. The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning Designations for the project site and adjacent properties are as follows: Land Use General Plan Zoning Site Vacant Land Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* Residential North Single-Family Residence Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential* 11015 Ranch Drive: Single- South Family Residence Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential* 11029 Ranch Drive - Vacant Residential East Single-Family Residence Very Low Residential Very Low (VL) Residential* West Single-Family Residence Very Low Resident al Very Low (VL) Residential* *within the Hillside Overlay and Equestrian Overlay Project Overview: The applicant is requesting to construct a 6,098 square foot two-story, single- family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 on the project site. The proposed grading includes up to 6-11" of fill, and 5-Y of cut. As the depth of cut/fill exceeds 5 feet, this necessitates that the project be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission per Section 17.122.020.G.1.1 of the Development Code. The proposed residence has a contemporary Mediterranean design theme, which includes a mission style tile roof, a wainscoting of ledge stone veneer, various decorative trims and columns. Each of the four outermost corners of the proposed building feature second story balconies; on the south elevation these balconies face Ranch Drive and on the north elevation these balconies face the subject property's rear yard. The residence is designed to be compliant with the Hillside Design Guidelines Section 17.122.020.D.2.. The building mass is broken up through the use of Exhibit C DRC COMMENTS HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00219—YOUSEF AUDI February 16, 2021 Page 2 multiple wall plane changes and the incorporation of exterior decks along the west elevation. The proposed 6,098 square foot residence consists of a 3,802 square foot lower level and a 2,296 square foot upper level. A three-car garage is located at the southeast corner of the building, with the garage doors facing west and accessed by a semicircular driveway from the Ranch Drive. Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.C.1.D states that driveways with grades up to 20 percent are permitted when they are aligned with the natural contours of the lot and are necessary to achieve site design goals. The proposed driveway is consistent with this requirement. Major/Secondary Issues The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding this project: None Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the project be forwarded to the Planning Commission as presented for final review. Staff Planner: Griffin Sproul, Planning Technician Members Present: Staff Coordinator: Mike Smith, Principal Planner RESOLUTION NO. 21-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2020-00219-SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 6,098 SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 762 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE AND 525 SQUARE FEET OF ATTACHED COVERED AREAS ON A 23,044 SQUARE FOOT LOT WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY AND THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY AT 11022 RANCH DRIVE - APN: 1074- 561-16; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF A. Recitals. 1. Yousef Audi of Joud Construction Company, INC filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00219, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Hillside Design Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 24th day of March 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 this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on March 24, 2021, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The applicant is requesting to construct a 6,098 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 square foot lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, the Hillside Overlay and the Equestrian Overlay at 11022 Ranch Drive; and b. The surrounding properties are all within the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Equestrian Overlay District and Hillside Overlay District; and C. The property complies with the development standards for the Very Low(VL) District including setbacks, lot coverage, building height and landscaping. The project also complies with building design guidelines for residential districts including providing architectural treatment to all elevations, neighborhood compatibility, and the use of a coordinated material palette; and d. The project complies with the requirements of the Equestrian Overlay District and the Hillside Overlay District, including providing a grading design that balances the requirement to reduce PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-18 HDR DRC2020-00219 — JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC MARCH 24, 2021 Page 2 cut and fill to the greatest extent possible and to reduce the height of the structure to limit view obstructions; and e. The proposed grading design limits earthwork to 30 cubic yards of import, which is necessary to construct the driveway and foundation of the residence. Grading will involve 2,658 cubic yards of earthwork removal. The foundation of the residence is stepped with the existing grade, with the pad at an elevation of 2,040 in conformance with Hillside Development Standard Section 17.122.020.D.1.a., to terrace the building to follow the slope; and f. The residence is in compliance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e.,which requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay District be designed to fit within a 30-foot-high building envelope. The applicant has provided two north-south and two east-west cross-sections with building envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-foot height requirement; 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 of the project site is Very Low(VL). The Very Low(VL)residential designation is intended for the development of detached, low-density residences on individual lots. The General Plan also has a goal of facilitating sustainable and attractive infill development that complements surrounding neighborhoods. The project is for the development of a single-family residence on an existing residential lot that is complementary to the surrounding neighborhood. b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The Development Code states that the Very Low (VL) Residential District is for the development of single-family residential uses with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum residential density of 2 units per gross acre. The project site is an existing 23,044-square foot vacant lot that was intended for the development of a single-family residence. C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code, including building setback, building height, lot coverage, grading limitations and design. The project complies with the requirements of the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Equestrian Overlay District and the Hillside Overlay District. The required front yard setback is 42 feet, the required side yard setbacks for a corner lot are 10 and 27 feet and the required rear yard setback is 60 feet. The proposed front yard setback is 42 feet 2 inches, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet interior (east) and 27 feet corner (west), and the rear yard setback is 64 feet. Lot coverage is 22.08 percent,which is below the maximum permitted lot coverage of 25 percent. The overall building height is 28 feet 3 inches, which is below the 30 feet maximum permitted height limit within the Hillside Overlay District. d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed single-family residence is in keeping with the existing residences in the surrounding area and is not expected to create a detrimental impact on the existing residences. 4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 21-18 HDR DRC2020-00219 — JOUD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC MARCH 24, 2021 Page 3 the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 2 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines under CEQA Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. Staff finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The project is for the construction of a single- family residence in a residential zone and there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment,concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in the Standard Conditions, 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 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2O21. 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 24th day of March 2021, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Conditions of Approval RANCHO CUCAMONGA Community Development Department Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. This approval letter and corresponding conditions of approval are for a 6,098 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 762 square foot garage and 525 square feet of attached covered areas on a 23,044 square foot lot Standard Conditions of Approval 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted. 7. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 8. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code and/or This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 9. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 10. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 11. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. 12. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 2 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Planning Department Standard Conditions of Approval 18. 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. 19. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. 20. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5 percent at the downstream end of a trail for a distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building and Safety Official. 21. Where corner side, interior side or rear yard property lines are adjacent to local equestrian trails, construct minimum 6-foot high decorative masonry walls. Decorative masonry shall mean split-face double sided block, 'slump stone' or an alternative material that is acceptable to the Design Review Committee. 22. 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. 23. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. Engineering Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. The existing ramp located at Northeast corner of Ranch Drive and carriage Drive shall be evaluated for conformance to current ADA regulations. If the ramp does not meet ADA regulations then the developer shall be responsible for providing design and reconstruction of the ramp for compliance. Design shall be completed and improvements secured for prior to issuance of Building permit or approval of final subdivision map whichever occurs first. The reconstruction along with all public improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy. 2. All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy. Standard Conditions of Approval 3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Drive Appr. Street Trees Comm Trail www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 3 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 4. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. 5. Improvement Plans and Construction: b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 4 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Engineering Services Department Standard Conditions of Approval 6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet (typically Sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Min. Grow Space Spacing Size Qty. Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1)All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services Department. Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. 7. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 8. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. 9. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 10. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit Standard Conditions of Approval www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 5 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit Standard Conditions of Approval 1. The site/project is located in the designated Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. Please include this note on the plans. Construction materials and methods and automatic fire sprinkler systems are to be in compliance with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, Section R337 of the California Residential Code, and Fire District Standard 49-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section. 2. The site/project is located in the designated Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. Please include this note on the plans. Landscaping, vegetation management, fuel reduction, and other wildland fire safety features and practices are required to comply with all applicable provisions of Fire District Standard 49-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section. Building and Safety Services Department Please be advised of the following Special Conditions 1. When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural calculations, energy calculations, and a site specific soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance with the current edition of the California Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards which are effective at the time of Plan Check Submittal. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. This project is located in the high fire area designated VHFHSZ and must comply to chapter 7A of the CBC. Where no public sewer is available within 200 feet an onsite wastewater system shall be designed and installed per the Local Agency Management Program Ordinance No. 936. A separate submittal and permit is required for this submittal. Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 1. 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". 2. 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. 3. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 6 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 7. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. The proposed private sewage disposal (septic) system shall be located in the front yard to allow a future connection to a public sewer main. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 7 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 12. 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. 13. The conceptual grading and drainage plan is showing driveway slopes exceeding 10%. Therefore, prior to issuance of a grading permit, the permitted grading plan set shall show driveway profiles for the circular driveway from the street curb line to the garage door(s). 14. 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. 15. A review of the conceptual grading and drainage plan and the preliminary water quality management plan shows that it is the intent of the engineer of record to drain the surface storm water flows to a retention basin. The basin shall be designed to accept multiple storm events (100-year storm event and Antecedent Moisture Condition 3) using the methodology outlined in the current adopted San Bernardino County Hydrology Manual. 16. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 8 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 17. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, provide a copy of the public sewer main plans with comments by the Cucamonga Valley Water District showing compliance with the following State Water Resources Control Board Resolution dated October 13, 1989: The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted Resolution 89-157 regarding Minimum Lot Size Requirements for New Developments Using On-Site Septic Tank-Subsurface Leaching Percolation Systems. Section E reads "Industrial/commercial developments are developments other than single-family residential developments. i. For new industrial/commercial developments utilizing septic tank-subsurface disposal systems, the wastewater flow for each one-half acre gross area of land may not exceed that from a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family dwelling unit. For determining compliance with this criterion, a flow rate of 300 gallons per day shall be considered as the flow equivalent to that from a 3-bedroom, 2-bathrrom single family dwelling. j. For industrial/commercial developments with lots smaller than one-half acre, this flow rate requirements shall be prorated." — k. Item H reads "No exemptions shall be granted for new developments on lots less than one-half acre which are 200 feet or less from a sewer which could serve that tract/parcel, barring legal impediments to such use. All other developments shall be considered on a sliding scale, e.g., for each additional unit (any development which is more than a single family dwelling), this requirement should be increased by 100-feet per dwelling unit. For example, a 10-lot subdivision shall be required to connect to a sewer if the sewer is within 1,100 feet (200 + 9x100 feet = 1,100 feet) of the proposed development barring legal impediments to connection to the seer. I. For this subsection, a commercial/industrial development which produces a wastewater flow of up to 300 gallons per day would be considered equivalent to a single family dwelling unit". 18. 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). 19. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the project Conditions of Approval. 20. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable". Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official. 21. 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. 22. 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. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 9 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 23. 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. 24. A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any building permit. 25. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific water quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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". 29. 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". www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 10 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 30. 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. 31. The permitted grading plan and the final project-specific water quality management plan are proposing stormwater detention basin (commonly referred to as BMPs) for the treatment of storm water runoff as required in the current adopted Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit. The depth of the proposed retained water equals or exceeds 18-inches. Therefore prior to the issuance of a grading permit and approval of the final project-specific water quality management plan the applicant shall show a barrier a minimum of 60-inches above the finished ground surface. 32. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2 (Storm water drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code: Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil runoff on the site. 1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site. 2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga). 3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance. 33. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code: Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Swales. 2. Water collection and disposal systems. 3. French drains. 4. Water retention gardens. 5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater recharge. Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 11 of 12 Project#: DRC2020-00219 Project Name: #20-001 Ranch Dr Location: 11022 RANCH DR - 107456116-0000 Project Type: Hillside Development Review ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT: Grading Section Standard Conditions of Approval 34. 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". Note: As this project has been previously graded and the site soils have been compacted for building pads and parking lot purposes, the use of the Custom Soil Resource Report for San Bernardino County Southwestern Part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service for natural soils is not acceptable for soil groundwater infiltration rates. www.CityofRC.us Printed:2/24/2021 Page 12 of 12 Planning Department Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00219 I, , as applicant for, hereby state that I am in agreement with and accept the conditions of approval for Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00219. Applicant Signature Date Conditions of Approval 1. 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. 2. All other conditions of approval related to Hillside Design Review DRC2020-00219.