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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/09/09 - Agenda PacketC.~CA~O~-~,~C, 1977 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAM(ZX',F_~ PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 7:00 P.M. . RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBER 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call Commissioner Chitiea Commissioner McNiel Commissioner Melcher Commissioner Tolstoy Commissioner Vallette III. Announcements IV. Approval of Minutes Adjourned Meeting of August 18, 1992 (Planning Commission Goals and Priorities) Adjourned Meeting of August 18, 1992 (McDonald's Pre-Application Review) V. Consent Calendar The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for discussion. MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-17 - WILLOWS COMMUNITY CHURCH - A resolution of denial for a request to add a kindergarten through 8th grade school to a previously approved church and school located at 10601 Church Street - APN: 1077-421-31. VI. Public Hearings The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 14038 - DANIEL - A subdivision of 2.4 acres of land into 4 parcels in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Maple Place - APN: 208-961-11. Staff recommends issuance of Negative Declaration. Related file: Development Review 91-12. VII. New Business ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-12 - ARCHEION - The development of four industrial buildings totaling 38,695 square feet on 2.4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Maple Place - APN: 208-961-11. Staff recommends issuance of Negative Declaration. Related file: Parcel Map 14038. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-07 - GTE - A request to construct a multi- phase switching facility with Phase I consisting of a 650 square foot remote switching station on 1.5 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the east side of Milliken Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets - APN: 229-341-06. Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Related file: Lot Line Adjustment No. 361. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 92-14 - HOWELL - Appeal of the City Planner's decision denying a request to remove two Eucalyptus trees located on the north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop, west of Rock Rose Avenue - APN: 227-411-42. VIII. IXe Public comments This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. Commission Business WORDING .... tN .... FOLLOW-UP LETTER REGARDING TIME EXTENSION GUIDELINES X. Adjournment The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an 11:00 P.M. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard only with the consent of the Commission. VICINITY MAP CITY HALL CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA September 4,1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Con~nission City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga,Ca.91730 hgllOIJ/lJZlli lBl, F Dear Members, I am writing this letter which is of great importance and on a very personal subject;the denial of obtaining a licensed school permit for Wise Oak School.Over fourteen years Wise Oak School has never been unjust towards it's community or with it's families.Students who attend the school,past and present,could attest to this.Wise Oak School has always had a family atmosphere and with the citys' assumption of the safety of the children placed in danger is outrageous.The number one concern of the staff has always been the children. I have only been working at Wise Oak School for one year,but yet I see the love and the care between teacher and student. I truly believe that Wise Oak School can work with the Planning Commission to resolve this temporary problem. ,~k~cerly, ~ "THE GRoWiNG PLACE WILLOWS Community Church Evangelical Free Churches of America PLANNING D~VIS.ON September4. 1992 AM SEP 0 8 j92 yea Dear Mr. eu, r, annin; Cornre,ion Members: We have Jura ~e~ copm of ~ur mff re~n and Sepmmber 9 Pi~jng ~mmmlon ag~da. We ~ ho~ ~m our commenB & su~ wou~ be cons~er~ p~r to me Cornminion Meemg, in me ho~ M somehow resoNing me a~mnt tmp~e in an ~iem manner. PieBe c~ ~ ~u~ m remove from ~e Cogent Cale~ar for d~ion ~ndffionm Use Pe~ 91-17 - ~11o~ Commun~ ~umh. Specifically, we wish to offer for discussion the following items, 13y issue: 10601 Cbzo"ch St. Suite300 Cucamonga, 9173o (714) 989-8.~53 Forrest H ndley Dave Morgan USE OF SPRUCE PARK: We have filed an application with the Community Services Department to reserve the Bail Diamond at Spruce Park Monday-Friday from I pm- 3 pm for sports ac1~t~es. We unde~si~nd that a private fastJoall pitch league has already reserved the diamond from 3:30- dusk Mon-Fd., and that there seems to be no apparent conflict with city codas or prior reservation policy wltlq regard to the schoors usage as a non-profit organization. The Tetra Vista Business Park currently shares in the cost of maintenance to Spruce Park. No more than 2 classes at a time would utilize the ball diamond, encompassing a maximum allowalole 45 students. Of course, our own indoor gym will be used for many recreational activities. STUDENT CROSSING OF CHURCH STREET TO THE PARK: Certainly we are al{ hoping that cross walks & stop signs will be posltloned for Church Street at Tetra VLsta Pkw-y and at Elm StreeL Many children already cross at these 2 intersedons from Term Vlsta Community to the Theatres & Shopping Center, wiffiout supervision. Therefore, we will ddve the children over to the Park in our vans until such time as the crossing, under teacher supervision, is safer. SAFETY OF STUDENTS, DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: All parems are required to sign-in and sign-out their children for .school, whiCh means no student walks across the paming lot without adult super- vision. Last year, the planning commission approved a resolution authorizing 29 preschoolers and their parents to cross that same parking roip, which they did all in the same moment, 4 times on M-W-F and 6 times on T-Th. They did this without problems ~}ecause of parental supervision & very little traffic. Nothing has changed, except (1) the crossings are now only twice a day, (2) the children are older, and (3) more children total, but substantially fewer over any one pedod (as the sign-in/out sheets testify) There are no "peak" morning & afternoon drop-off tlmesl If these new considerations do not assuage the Commisslon's safety concerns, we offer 2 possible resolutions of the proDiem: (1) Paint in a passenger loading zone over the 7 parking spaces dlrecW in front of the entrance (2) Have children dropped off from the loading alley behind the building, signing in from there We share the Planning Commission's concern for fie safety of these students, and hope that our comments & suggestions will help the process. The Term Vista Business Park has U'emendously mixed usages for me community, with the Church, the CentTal School District Offices, & me Family Fitness Center as Major Tenants, in addition to chiropractor, optomegtst, counseling center, and martial arts training. The approved Terra Vista Park Plan includes provisions for a school. The I:)ulk of current parking users are short term, when you consider the above mentioned uses. Rarely have more than 8 long-term cars been parked in the 67 slots avallalole on our strip of paddng. Of course, the Family Fitness Center use is heavy, short-term & constant on the other side of the Business Park. We do not wish In any way to present a hostile stance toward our C~/'s Planners or Commissioners. Our pdortW is to serve our community and resolve all concerns in a safe, constructWe, and expedient manner, so these children of citizens in our Community can proceed with their lawful education. CITY OF R/:,:"~,HL) CUCAMONGA PLANNING DIVISION ',ITY OF RANCHO 'CTJ~AMON[iA PLANNING DIVISION sEP 081992 September 2, 199'2 To Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission: I would like to thank the Chairman and all the Members of the Planning Commission for taking the time to read this letter_ I would like to mention some positive aspects of sending my son to Wise Oak School located on Church Street in Rancho Cucamonga. Having my son in a positive educational atmosphere with an impeccable safe environment is a peace of mind. The staff at Wise Oak School is highly qualified in every aspect. This makes a positive difference in my son's attitude towards furthering his education. Lastly, I would like to comment about the Director, Ms. Forney. She has solely committed her life to running ~ successful school. Most noteworthy is her previous record being responsible for the safety and well-being of the students for fourteen years without any serious mishaps. Therefore, we as parents are looking forward to the inception of Wise Oak School at its new location. Thank you, Dyan Singer ( Parent ) USA ~' USPS '991 ,..,- DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: September 3, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commissio~ Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-17 - WILLOWS COMMUNITY CHURCH CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM Resident Lisa Barnes telephoned today to express support for the Planning Commission's denial of the modification to Conditional Use Permit 91-17. She stated she is the foster mother of one of the Wise Oak students. She asked that I forward her comments to the Planning Commission. Ms. Barnes expressed opposition to the school although she supports church use of the property. She noted the school and church are not connected, but are only sharing the building. She objected to the school because she felt it would mean the introduction of alcohol and an increase in crime problems. She did not think the facility is large enough and felt there will be an accident with the increased traffic in the parking lot. She mentioned that there have already been several accidents with only the church services. Ms. Barnes felt there are other locations in the community which would be better. She also stated that the elementary school by the Terra Vista apartments is being enlarged and she thought a new high school and junior high school will be located in the area. She felt that there will be too much congestion from the other schools, which would be made worse by the addition of Wise Oak School. She also thought the school should not be located in a shopping or industrial center. /gs September 2, 1992 The Honorable Larry McNiel City of Rancho Cucamonga P. O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 Dear Conunissioner McNiel, This letter is to inform you of my dismay regarding the Wise Oak School confrontation with the Planning Commission last week. I believe that policies of the city should enforced, but fairly and equally. As a business owner who lives and works in the city, I am unfortunately reminded of the state-wide reputation that Rancho Cucamonga has: the most difficult, unreasonable group to work with. Codes and zoning laws are important standards that should be made clear to the applicants and enforced by the Planning Department, Commission, and City Council. In this case, and frequently with others, I' believe a reasonable process has not be implemented. Therefore, I urge you to attend to this matter so that the Wise Oak School can legitimately continue their service to the community. Sincerely, ~resche~~rn 9616 Lemon Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 5EP 0 't~c SEP 0 :s 199Z CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: September 9, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Dan Coleman, Principal Planner MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-17 - WILLOWS COMMUNITY CHURCH - A resolution of denial for a request to add a kindergarten through 8th grade school to a previously approved church and school located at 10601 Church Street - APN: 1077-421-3~. On August 26, ~992, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the request for a private K-8 school- After concluding said hearing, the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of Denial- The City has received a letter from Willows Community Church (Exhibit "A") requesting that adoption of the denial be deferred to allow an opportunity for them to work with the Planning Commission to address those concerns raised at the public hearing. Staff has not analyzed the applicant's response- If the Planning Commission desires to consider this new information, then the hearing must be re-advertised to allow for public input- In addition, we are in receipt of the attached letter from a kindergarten teacher at the school in support of the Conditional Use Permit modification. City Planner BB:DC:mlg Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter from Willows Community Church dated August 29, 1992 Exhibit "B" - Letter from Mrs. Perez dated August 30, 1992 Resolution of Denial ITEM A "THE PL$1CE · 10601 Church St. Suite 300 Cucamonga, 9173o phone: (714) 989-8553 Forrut zgmdley Dave Morgan Please accept my appreciation for your careful study & findings concerning our CUP Modification to Include a non-profit school, grades K-8th In our facility; your recommendation for approval was we!l-reseamhed & your conditions were wise. As you know, we sought to respond posffively to every published concern & condffion by your department. Needless to say. we were shocked IW the Planning Commisslon's August 26 reversal of your studied recommendation, clfing Issues heretofore undIsclosed as real problems. Even with my hand raIsed, I was not allowed to speak. GIven an opportunity, I believe we could have, and still can, resolve each of the concerns in a safe and agreeable manner. We wIsh to work together with the Planning Commission, your Department, and any Government Institution, and wIsh to avert the denial resolution called forth for the Sept. 9 Planning Commission Meeting. Time Is crucial, for the continued service of the school to our community. They are Offering the ONLY K-8th grade private education in Rancho Cucamonga. I might underline that this Is a non-profit educational Institution with great ethnic diversity. I have lIsted below the basic issues I heard expressed August 26th, with responses and suggested solutions. The first concern was that of park usage for sports. Even though we have a gym within the building, we were seeking the usage of Spruce Park around the comer for other sports activities. In my application letter, I suggested 'some supervised recreation.' not Indicating how much or how littie. The Community Services Dept. had assured us they had no problems with thIs. However, without asking for specific days, times, and numbers, the Planning Commislon envIsioned hundreds of kids absorbing the park morning & afternoon. In spite of the fact that other public schools have agreements for park usage, and every studenfs family pays their full share in taxes for public education (saving the state haft a million dollars yearly for 100 students), and thIs Business Park pays City Fees for maintenance of public areas,OUR usage of the public park was seen as intrusive. We have NOW secured a reservation request for the 'ball diamond' of Spruce Park from 1-3 pm Mon-Fd on which we can play vadous sports. Already, another private organization has reserved the diamond from 3:30-dusk Mon-Fri, without problems. We would have 2 classes at a time for I hour, amounting to no more than 45 students at one time. As you know, State Law does not require a Private School to have an outdoor play area at alll That Is a parent's private decision. The second Issue was that of WALKING to the Park, crossing Chumh Street. The sireat seemed too busy for students to cross, even with adult supentiston. Does thIs mean that Public School children should not have to cross streets to walk to school? Hundreds of children already cross Church Street daily to ~'avel from the Terre VIsta Community to the Theatres & Shopping Center. However, given a chance to respond, we would have emphasized our own deep concern for chlldren's safety. We will theretore drive all children to the park In the school vans until crossing conditions are deemed safer. The third issue was that of dropping off and picking up the children. The Commission envisioned 100 children running from the cars to the School, all at one time... thIs in spite of our statement that the children spread their arrival over 3 hours (before & after-school care Is free), and that parents must sign In their children. I have enclosed representative samples of these sign-in sheets, showing times and how spread out they are. The Planning Commission APPROVED a Mommy & Me Preschool LAST year, where 20-some Pre-Schoolers (age I 1/2-4) and their parents were a~ running across the parking tot AT THE SAME TIME! After all, we're only discussing 25 feet of a 2-sided parking stdp with very little traffic! WE lease most the frontage! Drop-otis in the public schools have much greater traffil Again however, we suggest 2 poaslblltties: (1)Paint in a drive-through drop-off covedng the 7 parking stalls In front of the EntW Door, or (2)Have the parents drive through and drop off their kids from the paved strip behind the bullcling, and enter through the back door. In both cases the sign-in sheet would be located at the dropoff, for easy movement of cars, I have enclosed a map. Please remember that both Lewis Homes and we understood our previous C.U.P. to include the School. Building & Safety with FIre Inspector Ron Nee dghlfy altered our first plans to make Sure we were built for E-1 occupancy, with our C.U.P. representing more than 12 hours par week of classme. Unfortunately, our application was not changed from E-3 to E-1 by Building & Safety. We are oommltted to cooparete with the City to resolve any issues. Copies to: Dan Coleman, Ron Nee, Mayor, City Counc~, Planning Commission, State Reps., Churches, Dally Bulletin T o ~_ -¢;TREET S E P 0 1 199x ,8mgmIDmllil Jll2mBm4m August 30, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center' Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Dear Members: I write this letter in regard to your decline in issuing Wise Oak School a licensed school permit. I understand your concern for the safety of our students, but please be aware that we care for our pupils as if they were our own children. We would never do things that would put a child's safety in danger. I have been a teacher at Wise Oak School for four years, and during that time we have never had any serious accidents. We as teachers take many precautions to insure that our students have a safe, healthy, and educational surrounding- I hope that we can work together and are looking forward to a great start awaited new facility. resolve this matter,. We at our beautiful long I look forward to your support. RespectfullY, Mrs. Adriana Perez Kindergarten Teacher Wise Oak School (714) 987-9918 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-17 TO ALLOW A PRIVATE K-8 SCHOOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING CHURCH IN A LEASED SPACE OF 8,429 SQUARE FEET WITHIN AN OFFICE PARK ON 12.59 ACRES OF LAND IN THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ZONE, LOCATED AT 10601 CHURCH STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-31. A. Recitals. (i) Willows Community Church has filed an application to modify Conditional Use Permit No. 91-17 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject request is referred to as "the application." (ii) On the 26th day of August 1992, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. (iii) 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 26, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The application applies to property located at 10601 Church Street with a street frontage of 711.95 feet and a lot depth of 471.61 feet and is presently improved with four office buildings, and (b) The property to the north of the subject site is developed with apartments (8-14 dwelling units per acre). The properties to the south, east, and west are vacant. (c) The application applies to leasable space which is presently in operation, and will continue to operate, as a church with seating for 240, with services held on weekends and weeknights only. (d) The application contemplates the operation of a private school, offering Kindergarten through 8th grade instruction, on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., plus child care before and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 91-17 - WILLOWS COMMUNITY CHURCH September 9, 1992 Page 2 after school, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. In addition, a variety of art classes will be offered, including music, dance, and drama, Monday through Friday from 3=00 p.m. to 5500 p.m. Further, the "Mommy & Me" classes will be discontinued. space. (e) A total of 34 parking spaces are allocated for this lease (f) The application enrollment of 120 children. contemplates a projected student (g) The application as proposed would be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially detrimental to the persons and properties in the immediate vicinity of the proposed site for the reasons as follows: (i) The Tetra Vista Business Park is located within a Business Park Overlay zone~ hence, has been designed to accommodate business uses with double loaded parking bays. These types of uses, such as professional offices, are characterized by long-term parking users wherein the employees generally arrive during a mo-ning peak and whose vehicles remain for extended periods of time. However, the application proposes establishment of a private school without a designated student drop-off zone. Such a proposed use neither integrates with the existing and anticipated users in the immediate vicinity nor the long-term nature by a high turn-over rate of the parking spaces during peak morning and afternoon children drop-off times. Accordingly, the use proposed is not consistent with the Business Park Overlay Zone and is not compatible with existing or future long-term users in the immediate vicinity; (ii) The applicant proposes to use Spruce Avenue Park, located approximately two blocks away, on a daily basis for physical development programs. Children would walk to the park which would require crossing Church Street. The intersection of Church Street and Elm Avenue or Terra Vista Parkway presently contains an increasing traffic volume. Further, Church Street has no STOP sign or painted crosswalk at either intersection. Therefore, the school's proposed use of Spruce Park could be detrimental to the children's health, safety and welfare; (iii) The applicant has indicated the school's desire for an outdoor playground for its physical development programs. The Tetra Vista Business Park site plan contains no open space for outdoor recreation activities- The nearest public open space available for use by the school being Spruce Avenue Park, approximately two blocks away. Therefore, the site is not physically suited to meet the needs of the school; and (iv) Given the probability of a congested traffic flow pattern on the subject site as referenced in paragraph (i) above, ~he presence of the use as proposed in the application would be wholly inappropriate by markedly contributing to a dangerous and congested traffic flow pattern in the subject site. PIa~NNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. CUP 91-17 - WILLOWS COMMUNITY CHURCH September 9, 1992 Page 3 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: (a) That the proposed use is not in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. (b) That the proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. (c) That the proposed use does not comply with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and Tetra Vista Community Plan. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby denies the application. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1992. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Bullet, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of September 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT COMMISSIONERS: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROI~: BY: SUBJECT: September 9, 1992 Chairman and ~embers of the Planning Commission Dan James,. Sent~ .Civil Engineer-= Betty A. ~ll er, Associate Engineer ENVIRONffiENTAL ASSESSENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL HAP 14038 - DANIEL - 'A subdlvisTon of Z.4 acres of land into 4 parc~ s ~n the Genera Industri~ District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Haple P1 ace - APN: 208-961-11. Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaratton. Related files: Dev~opment Review 91-12. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: Action Re uested: Approval of the proposed Tentative Parcel l~ap as shown on kxhlbl~ "u" B. ParcA Size: Parcel 1 0.63 ac Parcel 2 0.50 ac Parcel 3 0.58 ac Parcel 4 0.68 ac Total 2.39 ac C. Existing Zoning: General Industrial, ISP Subarea 8 D. Surrounding Land Use: North - Industrial Buildings South - Industrial Buildings (under construction) East - Industrial Buildings West - Industrial Park E. Surrounding Genera Plan and Dev~ opment Code Designations: North - ISP Subarea 8, General Industrt~ South - ISP Subarea 8, General Industrial East - ISP Subarea 8, General Industrial West - ISP Subarea 7, Industrial Park Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and ~opes to the south at 2 percent. Streets adjacent to the site are improved with curb and gutter. There is a rail road spur line along the north property line. TT~vl B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TENT PM 14038 - DANIEL September 9, 1992 Page 2 ANALYSIS: The purpose of this parc~ map is to create 4 1 ors for the 4 buil dings proposed in Dev~opment Review 91-12 ~sewhere on tonight's agenda, as shown on Exhibit "C". E~V-IRONNENTAL ~REVIEW: The'-applicant comp)eted-Part t~of the Inittal Study~ Staff conducted a field investigation and completed Part II of the Initi~ Study. No adverse impacts upon the environment are anticipated as a result of this project. Therefore, issuance of Negative Declaration is appropriate. CORRESPONDENCE: Notices of Public Hearing have been sent to surrounding property owners and placed in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Posting at the site has also been completed. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the P1 anning Commission consider all input and elements of the Tentative Parc~ Nap 14038. If after such consideration, the Commission can recommend approval, then the adoption of the attached Resolution and issuance of a Negative Declaration would be appropriate. Respectful 1 y submi tted, Senior Civil Engineer DJ :BAM:oI w Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Vicinity Nap Exhibit "B" - Tentative Nap Exhibit "C" - DR 91-12 Site Plan Resolution and Recogmended Conditions of Approval If r)I ~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NUMBER 14038, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARROW ROUTE AND MAPLE PLACE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-961-11 WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map Number 14038, submitted by Frederick Daniel, applicant, for the purpose of subdividing into four parcels, the real property situated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, State of California, identified as APN 208-961-11, located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Maple Place; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 1992, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing for the above-described map. NOW, THEREFORE, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That the following findings have been made: 1. That the map is consistent with the General Plan. That the improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed development. That the proposed subdivision and improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or public health problems or have adverse effects on abutting properties. SECTION 2: This Commission finds and certifies that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; and further, this Commission hereby issues a Negative Declaration. SECTION 3: Tentative Parcel Map Number 14038 is hereby approved subject to the attached Standard Conditions and the following Special Conditions: EnQineerin~ Division An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities (teleco~nunications and electrical) on the opposite side of Arrow Route shall be paid to the City prior to final map approval or issuance of building penmite whichever occurs first· The fee shall be one-half the City's adopted unit Mount times the length from the center of Maple Place to the east project boundary. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. TENT PM 14038 - DANIEL September 9, 1992 Page 2 2. The CC&Rs of Rancho Cucamonga Business Park (O.R. 81-049396) shall be amended to remove the existing public utility easements along the project boundaries prior to final map approval or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first. A public utility and street tree easement shall be retained behind the curb-adjacent sidewalk on Maple Place on the Final Parkway landscaping on Arrow Route established on adjacent properties, Engineer and City Planner. shall conform to the concepts to the satisfaction of the City 4. The sidewalk on Maple Place shall cross all drive approaches at the zero curb face, per City Standards. 5. Public storm drain easements are not required for under-sidewalk drains. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1992. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of September 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ':I DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT September 9, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Bullet, City Planner Steve Hayes, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 91-12 - ARCHEION - The development of four industrial buildings totaling 38,695 square feet on 2-4 acres of land in the General Industrial District (Subarea 8) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Maple Place - APN: 208-961-1~- Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration- Related file: Parcel Map 44038- PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: Ae Action Requested by Applicant: Approval of conceptual site, landscape, and grading plans and building elevations and issuance of a Negative Declaration- Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Existing industrial buildings; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 8 (General Industrial) South - Industrial buildings (under construction); Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 8 (General Industrial) East - Existing industrial park~ Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 8 (General Industrial) West - Existing industrial buildings; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 7 (Industrial Park) General Plan Designations: Project Site - Industrial Park North - Industrial Park South - General Industrial East - Industrial Park West - Industrial Park De Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and does not include any significant vegetation- A 47 1/2-foot wide railroad easement spans the entire length of the northern property line. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 percent. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 91-12 - AP£HEION September 9, 1992 Page 2 E. Parking Calculations: Number of Number of Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided Building Office 3,282 1/250 13 13 Warehouse 7,000 1/1000 7 7 Building 2 Office 4,250 1/250 17 17 Warehouse 3,608 1/1000 4 4 Building 3 Office 4,750 1/250 19 19 Warehouse 6,045 1/1000 6 6 Building 4 Office 5,000 1/250 20 20 Warehouse 4,760 1/1000 5 5 TOTAL OFFICE 17,282 69 69 TOTAL WAREHOUSE 21,4 13 22 22 GRAND TOTAL 38,695 91 91 ANALYSIS: A- General: The applicant is proposing to develop four single story industrial buildings, ranging in size from 7,858 to 10,795 square feet. Each of the four buildings has been designed with an outdoor eating area. All four speculative buildings include an upgraded entry plaza area for an entrance to the office areas. Access to the buildings is available via three driveways off Maple Place. B. Design Review Committee: The Committee (McNiel, Chitiea, Kroutil) reviewed the project on two separate occasions (December 19, 1991, and January 16, 1992)- At the latter meeting, the Committee recommended approval of the project subject to the following conditions: Additional landscape fingers should be provided at each end of a row of parking spaces- PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 91 - 12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 3 Additional landscaping should be provided adjacent to the trash enclosures to soften their appearance. The location of employee plaza areas, as shown on the architects exhibit, is acceptable- The employee plaza areas are located in a corner of each parcel along the rear property line and opposite the building. Additional architectural detailing should be provided along the north elevation of Building 1. This includes the following: Adding spandrel glass to the northwest corner of the building- Providing a grid pattern in two places- The grid pattern should be identical to the design shown on the south elevation of Building 4. Additional articulation should be provided to distinguish the south elevation of Building 4. The Committee considered the use of additional sand-blasted finish and the grid pattern but determined that these materials would not be sufficient- All of these items have been incorporated as conditions into the attached Resolution of Approval for the project- Technical Review Committee: On December ~8, 199~, and January ~5, 1992, the Technical Review Committee reviewed the project and determined that, together with the recommended conditions of approval, the project is consistent with all applicable standards and ordinances- The Grading Committee conceptually approved the project at its meeting of May 5, 1992- Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study has been completed by the applicant- Staff has completed Part II, the Environmental Checklist, and found no significant adverse environmental impacts as a result of this project. If the Commission concurs with staff's findings, then issuance of a Negative Declaration would be in order· FACTS FOR FINDINGS: The project is consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial Area Specific Plan- The project will not be detrimental to the public health or safety or cause nuisances or significant adverse environmental impacts- In addition, the proposed use and site plan, together with the recommended conditions of approval, are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Industrial Area Specific Plan and City standards- PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 91-12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission issue a Negative Declaration and approve Development Review 91-12 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions. BB:SH/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map Exhibit "B" - Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Conceptual Landscape Plan Exhibit "D" - Conceptual Grading Plan Exhibit "E" - Building Elevations and Floor Plans Resolution of Approval / \ \ \\\ ~~ NA ~, ,Y OF UCAMO G pLANI~-~,:~'~SION ! - , TITLE: EXHIBIT:fi/4 OF '~~UCAMONGA c~ ~L~m~.~s~o~ EXH1Brr: gx' SCALE: PLANT PALETTE ARRO If ROUTE (_ _ Y OF ~%UCAMONGA PLANNIN~ ;D~ION ITEM: :t"")l'~ EXHIBIT: ~"" SCALE: XliVd SSalII$~9 aldVli al iOlillV uoltipaU III MJ )lllVd SialSOg FldVll I' IOIIIIV uolmq~JU III flUVii SSalll$f19 FhlVil :l JikOIIlIV uoleilHU ! i )lllVd SSaNISOg a'klVil g iOI!l!V uoleqHil RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 91-12 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TOTALING 38,695 SQUARE FEET ON 2.4 ACHES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 8) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ARROW ROUTE AND MAPLE PLACE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF r APN: 208~6~-11 A. Recitals. (i) Archeion has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. 91-12 as described in the title of this Resolution- Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application-" (ii) On the 9th day of September 1992, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. (iii) 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting on September 9, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The application applies to property located at the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Maple Place with an Arrow Route street frontage of 164 feet and lot depth of 628 feet and is presently unimproved; and (b) The property to the north of the subject site is an existing industrial building, the property to the south consists of an industrial project under construction, the property to the east is an existing industrial park, and the property to the west is an existing industrial development; and (c) The application contemplates the development of four speculative industrial buildings ranging in size from 7,858 to 10,795 square feet with each building having individual outdoor eating plazas, trash enclosures, and entry plaza areas; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 91-12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 2 (d) A railroad lead line exists along the project's north property line and serves projects in the immediate area. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: (a) That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and (b) That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and (c) That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and (d) That 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. 4. This Commission hereby finds and certifies that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and, further, this Commission hereby issues a Negative Declaration. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planninu Division 1) Additional landscape fingers shall be provided at each end of a row of parking spaces to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 2) Additional landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the trash enclosures to soften their appearance to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 3) Additional architectural detailing shall be provided along the north elevation of Building I as follows: a) Spandrel glass shall be added to the northwest corner of the building. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 91-12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 3 4) 5) S) b) The grid pattern, identical to the design shown on the south elevation of Building 4 shall be provided on the north elevation. Additional articulation shall be provided to the south elevation of Building 4 to the ~a~isfaction of ~ Planning. DiTision- = . There shall be provision for the following design features in the trash enclosures to the satisfaction of the City Planner: a) Architecturally integrated into the design of this project. b) Separate pedestrian access that does not require opening the main doors and includes a self-closing pedestrian door. c) Large enough to accommodate two trash bins. d) Roll-up doors. e) Trash bins with counterweighted lids. f) Architecturally treated overhead shade trellises. g) Chain link screens on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to be hidden from view. The specific design of the outdoor plaza/eating areas (including all plaza furniture) shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. Additional decorative paving (i.e., interlocking concrete pavers) shall be provided at the main driveway entrances (behind the property line), employee and entrance plazas, and handicapped parking spaces to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. Berming, shrub hedgerows, low walls, or any combination thereof, shall be provided to screen parking and loading areas from public view to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 91-12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 4 9) 10)' Since Building 1 will not presently.be used for rail purposes, additional landscaping shall be provided in the railroad easement setback area north of Building i to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. "Knock out" concrete tilt-up panels shall be provided along the north elevation of Building i to ensure than this building could be rail serviced in the future. Pursuant to provisions of California Public Resources Code Section 21089(b), this application shall not be operative, vested or final, nor will building permits be issued or a map recorded, until (1) the Notice of Determination (NOD) regarding the associated environmental action is filed and posted with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernlrdino$ and (2) any and all required filing fees assessed pursuant to California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, together with any required handling charges, are paid to the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardinc. The applicant shall provide the Planning Department with a stamped and confirmed copy of the NOD together with a receipt showing that all fees have been paid. In the event this application is determined exempt from such filing fees pursuant to the provisions of the California Fish and Game Code, or the guidelines promulgated thereunder, except for payment of any required handling charge for filing a Certificate of Fee Exemption, this condition shall be deemed null and void. Enuineerina Division 1) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical) on the opposite side of Arrow Route shall be paid to the City prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The fee shall be one-half the City's adopted unit amount times the length from the center of Maple Place to the east project boundary- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 91-12 - ARCHEION September 9, 1992 Page 5 2) The CC&Rs for the Rancho Cucamonga Business Park (O.R. 81-049396) shall be amended to remove the existing public utility easements along the project boundaries prior to Final Map approval or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first. A public utility and street tree .... ~=~eaSement shall be retained behind the curb- adjacent sidewalk on Maple Place on the Final Parcel Map. 3) Parkway landscaping on Arrow Route shall conform to the concepts established on adjacent properties, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Planner. 4) The sidewalk on Maple Place shall cross all drive approaches at the zero curb face, per City Standards. 5) Public storm drain easements are not required for under-sidewalk drains. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1992. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of September 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: LOCATION: Those'items checked am Conditions of Approval. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DNISION, (714) 989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Ae Time Umltl 1. Approval shell expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, ff building permits are not issued or appmved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval. 2. I:)eveiopmentiDesign Review shall be approved prior to I / 3. Approval of Tentative Tract No. is granted subject to the approval of The developer shell commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Prolection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The station shall be located, designed, and built to all specifications of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the District's property upon completion. The equipment shall be selected by the District in accordance with its naiads. In any building of a station, the developer shell comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The CFD shell be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs. Prior to recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first, the applicant shell consent to, or participate in, the establishmere of a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for the construction and maintenance of necessary school facilities. However, ff any school district has previously established such a Community Fadlities District, the applicant shall, in the alternative, consent to the annexation of the project site into the territory of such existing District prior to the recorclation of the rmal map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first. Further, if the affected school district has not formed a Melio-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from the date of approval of the project and prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance of building permits for said project, this condition shell be deemed null and void. SC - 2/91 I of 12 ~/~ / / / / / / / / This condition shall be waned ff the City receives notice that the applicant and all affected school districts have entered into an agreement to privmely accommodate any and all school impacts as a result of this pmjed. 6. Prior to reco rdation of the final map or prior to issuance of building permits when no map is involved, written certification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. B. Site Development : : V/ 1. The site shall be developed and maimained in accordance with the appmved plans which include site plans, amhitectural elevations, extedor materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Plajn~ni.ng Division,;~tJle conditions contained herein, Developmere Code regulations, and ~;,tnLt, t,x ) L,, Specific Plan and Planned Community. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Occupancy of the fadlity shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and Stale Fire Marshairs regulations have been cornplied with. Prlorto occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The building shall be inspected for compliance pdor to V// 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. V/' 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency priorto issuance of any pelTnitS (suCh as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.), or prior to final map approval in the case ol a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. t/' 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community Plans or Specific Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. V// 7. A detailed on-site lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and Sheriff's Department (989-6611) 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. 8. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. V'/ 9. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 10. 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 City Planner. sc - 219] 2 of 12~/~j/~ / / / / .J / ../ . ./ . /_ T 11. Street names shall be submitted lor City Planner review and approval in accordance with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. 12. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 13. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval priorto approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans· Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. 14. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping of equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors or homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs. 15. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Pinning and Engineering Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. 16. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shaI~ 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 City Planner and City Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 17. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy system. The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which shall be recorded concurrently with the recordation of the linal map or issuance of permits, whichever comes first. The easements shag prohibit the casting of shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures or any other object, except for utility wires and similar objects, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-2. 18. The project contains a designated Historical Landmark. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No. · Any further modifications to the site including, but not limited to, exterior alterations and/or interior alterations which affect the exterior of the buildings or structures, removal of landmark trees, demolition, relocation, reconstruction of buildings or structures, or changes to the site, shall require a modification to the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit subject to Historic Preservation Commission review and approval. Building Design An aitemative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units and for heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy :ysterns are demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. NI swimming pools installed at the time of initial development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be included in the building plans and shall be submitted for City Ranner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment, detailing and increased delineation of sudace treatment subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Com~¢tio~ Date: /___J · / / / ./ / /__J / .J SC - 2/91 3 of 12~/~ Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowners' Association shall be submitted for City Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and oonstructeq to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on bulkling plans) V/ 1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimUm outside dimension df 6 feet and shall contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). 2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/bu ildings with open spaces/ plazas/recreational uses. / 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped 'per City standards. 4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers it driveways am less than 18 feet in depth from back of sidewalk. 5. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on this site unless they am the principal source of transportation lor the owner and prohibit parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas. 6. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. E. Landscaping (for publicly maintained landerr 8 arm, refer to Section N.) 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscap- ing in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Ranner review and approval priorto the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lit subdivision. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new Iocmions for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed llmdscape plans. The applicant shall follow al! of the afoodst's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting and trimming methods. A minimum of trees par gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within the project: % - 48- inch box or larger, % - 36- inch box or larger, __% - 24- inch box or larger, % - 15-gallin, and __% - 5 gallin. / 4. A minimum of ~ D % of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. V/ 5. Within parking lits, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallin tree for every three parking Stalls, sufficient to shade 50/o of the parking area at solar noon on August 21. Commode. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /_ SC - 2/91 4 of 12 v/ 6. 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. 7. All private slope banks 5 feet or less 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. 8. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or gre ate r 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 eq. It. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 10J) eq. ft. of slOpe area, .and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. It. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be plamed 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. 9. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continu- ously maintained in a healthy and thriving cenditlon by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy fir those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satistactory 10. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, properly owners am respon- sible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shell be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning. tertilizing. mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant matehel shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of darnage. 11 · Front yard landscaping shell be required per the Development Code and/or · This requirement shell be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 13. The final design of the pedrneter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coo rdinated for consistency with any pail<way landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 13. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meander- 14, Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shell be continuously maintained by the developer. 15. All walls shell be provided with decorative treatment. ff located in public maintenance areas, the design shell be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 16, Tree maintenance criteria shell be developed and summed for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shell encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species. V/ 17. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xedscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. / / / J / / / / / / . / · / / / / / / / / / / . / J SC - 2/9 ! 5 of 12 ~<:~ ~ F, Signs 1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs. 2. A Uniform Sign Program forthis development shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval pdor to issuance of building permits. 3. Directory monument sign(s) shell be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits. ~e~on Dst~: / / _,_/ / 1 G. Environmental The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as datermined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. The developer shell provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. A final acoustical repod shell be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The final report shell discuss the level of interior noise attenuation to below45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and ff appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked for conforrnance with the mitigation men.urns contained in the final report. / / / / / / / /__ H. Other Agencies V/ 1. Emergency secondary access shell be provided in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Sandam. V/2. Emergency access shall be provided, maintenance free and clear, a minimum of 26 feet wide at all times during construction in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District requirements. Prior to issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Ranche Cucarnonga Fire Protection District that temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of required fire protection system. The applicant shall contact the U. S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and Iocmion of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final kx?,mton of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. / / .. / / For projects using septio tank facilities, wdtten certification of acceptability, including all supportive information, shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits. / /_ SC - 2/9 1 6 of 12 ~,,~ APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (714) 989-1863, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. SIte Development 'V/ 1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechani- / / cal Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition / / to existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay cleveioprnem fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Systems Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. V/ 3. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or / / addition to an existing deveioprnent, the applicant shall pay deveioprnent fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Systems Development Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. 4. Streetaddressessha~~bepr~videdbytheBuilding~~icia~~aftertract/parce~rnaprec~rdati~n ---/ / and prior to issuance of building permits. J. Existing Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering use, area, and ~re-resistivensss of existing buildings. 2. Existing buildings shall be made to corrq:~ with correct building and zoning regulations for the intended use or the building shall be demolished. 3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to cornply with the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code. 4. Unclergmund on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building permit application. / / / / / / / / K. Grading V/ 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conform arms with the alXxovad grading plan. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to pedorm such wOrk. The development is located within the soil erosion control boundaries; a Soil Disturbance Permit is required. Please contact San Bernardino County Department of Agdcultl ~re at (714) 387-2111 for permit application. Documentation of such permit shall be submittad to the City prior to the issuance of rough grading permit. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submittad at the time of application for grading plan check. The final grading plans shall be completed and appmved priorto issuance of building permits. sc - 2/9! 7 Of 12 ~~/ 6. As a cusfom-iot subdivision, the following requirements shall be met: a, Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on-site drainage facilities necessary for alewatering all parcels to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division priorto final map approval and priorto the issuance of grading permits. Appropriate easements for safe disposal of drainage water that are conducted onto or over adjacent parcels, am to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of grading and building permits. c. On-site drainage_ improvemems, necessary for dewatedng and protecting the subdivided ~ 'propertlsi~, am to be installed pdor tO 'Issuance of t3uilding permits for construction upon any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving, or within a parcel relative to which a building permit is requested. de Final grading plans for each parcel are to be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for approval prior to issuance of building and grading permits. (This may be on an incremental or composite basis.) e, All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical Night shell be seeded with native grasses or planted with ground cover for erosion control upon completion of grading or some other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official. In addition a permanent irrigation system shall be provided. This requirement does not release the applicant/deveioper from compliance with the slope planting requirements of Section 17.08,040 1 ol the Development Code. Complc~on / / / / / / APPUCANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DNISION, ('/14) 989-1862, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L Dedication and Vehicular Access Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all imerior public streets, community trails, public paseos, public lartdscape area, street trees, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lit drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) Shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street comedine): total feet on total feet on total feet on total feet on 3. An irrevocable offer of dedication for for all private streets or drives. 4oot wide roadway easement shall be made SC - 2/9! Racipmcal access easements shell be provided ensuring access to irparcols by CC&Rs or by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building permits, where no map is involved. / /___ / I ../ , .J . /_ 6, privatedrainageeasernentsforcross-litdrainageshallbeprovided andshallbe delineated or noted on the final map. The final map shall cleady delineate a I O-foot minimum building restriction area on the neighboring lot adjoining the zero lot line wall and contain the foliowing language: 'l/We hereby dedicate to the City of Rancho Cucamonga the fight to prohibit the construction of (residential) buildings (or other structures) within those areas designated on the map as building restriction areas." A maintenance agreement shall also be granted from each lit to the adjacent lit through the CC&R's. ':T '~!' ~' ' All exiSting easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quitclaimed or delineated on the final map. Easements for public sidewalks and/or Street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City wherever they encroach onto private property. 10. Additional Street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, to provide a minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. ff curb adjacent sidewalk is used aling the right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided, 11. The developer shall make a good faRh effort to acquire the required off-site property interests necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if ha/she should fail to do so, the developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 66462 at such time as the City acquires the property interests required forthe improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquire the off-site property intereSts required in connection with the subdivision. Security for a portion of these coSts shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the developer, at developers cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior to commencement of the appraisal. M. Street Improvements All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, pasecs, 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, ddve approaches, sidewalks, Street lights, and street trees. A minimum of 26- foot wide pavement, within a 40 -foot wide dedicated right-of-way shall be conStructed for all half-section streets. ConStruct the following perimeter Street improvements including, INJt not limited to: / / / /__ I / / / _J / / / / / / STREET NAME CURB & A,C. SIDE DRNE b'I"REET STREET COlVIM. MEDLA~ OTHER GUTTER PVMT WALK APPR, uGh'B TREES TRAIL ISLAND SC - 2/9 1 9of12 ~//~ Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irdgmion on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and ovedays will be determined dudng plan check. (c) If so marked, side- walk shall be curvilinear per STD. 304. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. r~ e_ ) c. ~tJo G~tj-~z,~j/- Commotion Date: 4. ImprOvement plans and construction: Street improvement plans including street trees and street lights, prepared by a regis- tered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and apprOved by the City Engineer. Security shall be pasted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or privets street imprOve- ments, priorto final map apprOval or the issuance of building permits, whiohaver occurs first. Prior to any work being parlorreed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained frOm the City Engineers Office in addition to any other parTnlts required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic, street name signing, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed on any new construction or reconstruction of major, secondary or collector streets which intersect with other major, secondary or collector streets for future traffic signals. Pull boxes shaft be placed on both sides of the street et 3 feet outside of BC R, EC R or any other locations approved by the City Engineer. Notes: (1) AJI pull boxes shall be No. 6 unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. (2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with puBrope. e. Wheel chair rarnl~ shall be installed on aft four corners of intersections par City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. Existing City roads requiring construction shaft remain open to traffic et all times with adequate detours cludng construction. A street closure permit may be required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the Cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon cornpletion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewak drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family lots. h. Handicap access ramp design shall be as specified by the City Engineer. i. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner ptior to submittal for first Plan check. 5. Street irnprovemant plans per City Standards for all pdvete streets shall be provided for review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the pri- vete streets, fees shall be paid and consffijction permits shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. 6. Street trees, a minimum of 15-galion size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. / / / / / / / / / / SC - 2/9 1 10 of 12 ~t~.Q- ~ 7. intersection line of site designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. a. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Walls, signs, and siobes shall be located outside the lines of sight. Landscaping and other obstructions within the lines of sight shall be approved by the City Engineer. b. Local residential street intersections shell have their noticeability improved, usually by moving the 2 +/- closest street trees on each side away from the street and placed in a street tree easement. 8. A permit shall be obtained from CALTRANS for any work within the following right-of-waY!; 9. All public improvements on the following streets shall be opermionally complete pdor to the issuance of building permits: I / · / / /___ / / N. Public Maintenance Am 1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shell be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscape parkways, medians, pasees, easements, trails, or other areas am required to be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: / / 2. A signed consent and waiver form to Join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts shell be filed with the City Engineer priorto final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 3. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be cominuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the City. 4. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shell conform to the results of the respective Beautffication Master Ran: / / O. Drainage 1. and Flood Comrol The project (or portions thereof) is located within a Flood Hazard Zone; therefore, flood protection measures Shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by me City Engineer. It shell be the deveioper's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone designation removed from the project area. The deveioper's engineer shall prepare all necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and appmved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance Of building permits, whichever occurs first. NI drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. / / / / J / SC-2/91 llof12 ~g 4. A permit from the County Flood Control District is required for work within itsright-of-way. 5. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. 6. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a sump catch basin on the public street. P. Utilities 1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. V/' 2:The developer Shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. Vr 3.Water and sewer plans still be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bemardino. A letter of compliance Irom the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. / / ! /.__ / / / / / / / / Q. General Requlrement~ and Approvals 1 .The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of building permits. v ,....--., ...,,,o ,,.-o, issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first, for: /~=,-. I. 3. Prior to approval of the final map a deposit shell be pusted with the City covedng the estimated cost of apportioning the assessments under Assessment District among the newly created parcels. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline, Secondary Regional, and Master Plan Drainage Fees shell be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance ff no map is involved. 5. Permits shall be obtained from the foliowing agencies Ior work within their right-of-way: / / 6. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the Law Enforcemere Community Facilities District shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. Formation costs shell be borne by the Developer. Prior to ~nalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shell be corn- . pieted beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage orotection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the approved tentative map. / / / / SC - 2/9 1 12 of 12 ~c~ ~'~ DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT September 9, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Steve;Hayes, Associate'Planner ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 92-07 - GTE - A request to construct a multi-phase switching facility with Phase I consisting of a 650 square foot remote switching station on 1.5 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, located on the east side of Milliken Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets - APN: 229-341-06. Staff recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Related file: Lot Line Adjustment No. 361. PRDJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION: A. Action Requested by Applicant: Approval of conceptual site, landscape, and grading plans and building elevations and issuance of a Negative Declaration. De Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Existing office building; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 12 (Industrial Park) South - Existing office building; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 12 (Industrial Park) East - Vacant; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 12 (Industrial Park) West - Vacant; Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 12 (Industrial Park) General Plan Designations: Project Site - Industrial Park North - Industrial Park South - Industrial Park East - Industrial Park West - Industrial Park Site Characteristics: The site is vacant and includes remnants of a vineyard. Streetside landscaping was installed along Millikan Avenue with the development of the Bixby Business Park master planned area. The site slopes from north to south at approximately 2 percent. E- Parking Calculations: Number of Number of Type Square Parking Spaces Spaces of Use Footage Ratio Required Provided Switching Station 650 1/250 3 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 2 ANALYSIS: A. General: The applicant is proposing to develop an "unmanned" office/maintenance building on the subject property- In the future, the applicant may construct a larger office facility on the property and it will be processed under a separate development review application- In conjunction with this application, the applicant and staff are processing a Lot Line Adjustment to move the southerly lot line 79 feet northward in order to accon=nodate a possible parking lot expansion for the existing office building to the south- Access to this site will be available via the existing shared driveway off Milliken Avenue. Once the Lot Line Adjustment records, this access will still be available to the site since reciprocal access will be conditioned as part of the project approval. B. Design Review Committee: On August 4, 1992, the Committee (McNiel, Vallette, Bullet) reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The building and colonnade should be constructed with tilt-up concrete panels. 2. The building should be moved east 6 feet to accommodate the potential future conduit room expansion while maintaining the proper clearance between the colonnade posts and the addition- In the interim, a 6-foot strip adjacent to the building should be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Planning Division- 3- The roof drainage system should be eliminated from the building's exterior and replaced with an interior system- 4- The color of the colonnade and tile insets should be modified to a deep gray to reduce the prominence of the "unmanned" building- 5. The building pad should be lowered to allow the existing streetscape and berming to remain intact and reduce the massing of the building- 6. Additional landscaping, including trees and vines on the trellis posts, should be provided around the building perimeter to soften its appearance from Milliken Avenue- 7- Additional trees should be provided at the front end of parking stalls to increase shade potential- 8. Enriched paving (i-e-, interlocking pavers) should be introduced as an accent material at the driveway entrance and in the w~lkway around the building consistent with the materials used elsewhere in the Bixby Rancho Park- 9- A shrub hedgerow and additional trees should be introduced in the streetscape area south of the building to screen the parking area driveway from Milliken Avenue- PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 3 All these items have been incorporated into the attached resolution as conditions of approval. C. Technical Review Committee: On August 5, 1992, the Technical Review Committee reviewed the project and determined that, together with the rec__~Rm_ended _ conditions of approval, the project is consistent with all applicable standards and orainances. The Grading- Committee conceptually approved the project at its meeting of August 4, 1992. D. Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study has been completed by the applicant. Staff has completed Part II, the Environmental Checklist, and has found no significant adverse environmental impacts as a result of this project- If the Commission concurs with staff's findings, then issuance of a Negative Declaration would be in order- FACTS FOR FINDINGS: The project is consistent with the General Plan and the Industrial Area Specific Plan. The project will not be detrimental to the public health or safety or cause nuisances or significant adverse environmental impacts- In addition, the proposed use and site plan, together with the recommended conditions of approval, are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Industrial Area Specific Plan and City Standards- RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission issue a Negative Declaration and approve Development Review 92-07 through adoption of the attached Resolution of Approval with Conditions- City Planner BB:SH/jfs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Site Utilization Map Exhibit "B" - Site Plan Exhibit "C" - Conceptual Landscape Plan Exhibit "D" - Conceptual Grading Plan Exhibit "E" - Building Elevations Exhibit "F" - Floor Plan Resolution of Approval ~ / ........... -t---6 ~ -STREET*-- ITEM: DR EXHmlT: t~.. SCALE: / z' I"rE PL--A,N north OF PLANre'N6: ITEM: TIn.E: 5,4~ EXHIBIT:/r[3 ~ SCALE: / :try OF ~:' ..... . ..... UCAMONGA PLANm'~C~ :~S~ON ITEM: Dt~ ~-o7 EXHIBIT: d- SCALE: L a~,J · ,d/ /. OF :." , ..,..~ .:..~, UCAMONGA PLANNINCr-=DWISION ITEM: D~ 9~-o7 EXI4mlT:/'C)"' SCALE: Ill _J < - ~ l J I . ]_ O~ :z: 0 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 92-07, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-PHASE SWITCHING FACILITY WITH PHASE I CONSISTING OF A 650 SQUARE FOOT REMOTE SWITCHING STATION ON 1.5 ACRES OF LAND IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 12} OF THE INDUSTRIAL~.AREA. SPECIFlC PLA~, LQCATED ON .THE EAST SIDE OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH STREETS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-341-06. A. Recitals. (i) GTE has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. 92-07 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." (ii) On the 9th day of September 1992, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. (iii) 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 meeting on September 9, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The application applies to property located on the east side of Milliken Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets, with a street frontage of 291 feet and lot depth of 300 feet and is presently improved with curb, gutter, and parkway landscaping; and (b) The properties to the north and south of the subject site are existing office buildings and the properties to the east and west are vacant; and (c) The property is located within the Bixby Business Park Master Plan and subject to its Design Guidelines. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 2 (a) That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and (b) That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and (c) That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Industrial Area Specific Plan; and (d) That 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. 4. This Commission hereby finds and certifies that the project has been reviewed and considered in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and, further, this Commission hereby issues a Negative Declaration. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planninu Division 1) The building and colonnade shall be constructed with tilt-up concrete panels. 2) The building shall be moved east 6 feet to accommodate the potential future conduit room expansion while maintaining the proper clearance between the colonnade posts and the addition. In the interim, a 6-foot strip adjacent to the building shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 3) The exterior downspouts shall not be permitted and shall be replaced with an interior drainage system. 4) The color of the colonnade and tile insets shall be modified to a deep gray to reduce the prominence of the "unmanned" building, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 5) The building pad shall be lowered to allow the existing streetscape and berming to remain intact, reduce the massing of the ~,uilding, and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 3 eliminate the 2:1 slope in the streetscape, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 6) Additional landscaping, including trees and vines on the trellis posts, shall be provided around the building perimeter to soften its appearance fro~. Milliken Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. v) Additional trees shall be provided at the front end of parking stalls to increase shade potential, to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 8) Enriched paving (i.e., interlocking pavers) shall be introduced as an accent material at the driveway entrance and in the walkway around the building. A material sample of the paver shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building permits. 9) A shrub hedgerow consisting of 5-gallon evergreen shrubs planted 3 feet on center along with additional trees shall be introduced in the streetscape area south of the building to screen the parking area and driveway from Milliken Avenue. ' io) The approval of this application shall be limited to Phase i development only. Any future phases shall be processed as a separate developnent review application and require submittal of a master plan for development of the entire site. n) Areas proposed for development in future phases shall be landscaped for dust and erosion control, including the 79-foot wide strip to the south, unless developed within 6 months of completion of this project. The landscaping shall conform to the City's policies for phased development and shall be shown on the detailed landscape/irrigation plan. 12) The project shall conform the the Bixby Ranch Design Guidelines. ~,3) Pursuant to provisions of California Public Resources Code Section 21089(b), this application shall not be operative, vested or PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 4 final, nor will building permits be issued or a map recorded, until (1) the Notice of Determination (NOD) regarding the associated environmental action is filed and posted with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino; and (2) any and all Trequired filing fees assessed pursuant to California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, together with any required handling charges, are paid to the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino. The applicant shall provide the Planning Department with a stamped and confirmed copy of the NOD together with a receipt showing that all fees have been paid. In the event this application is determined exempt from such filing fees pursuant to the provisions of the California Fish and Game Code, or the guidelines promulgated thereunder, except for payment of any required handling charge for filinU a Certificate of Fee Exemption, this condition shall be deemed null and void. EnQineerin~ Division 1) When related Lot Line Adjustment No. 361 records= a) Parcel 6 of Parcel Map 9896 shall be re- graded such that drainage does not cross the new south property line, to the satisfaction of the Building Official; and b) A private drainage easement shall be recorded across the portion of the new drive aisle located off-site on Parcel 8 of Parcel Map 9896. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1992. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Larry T. McNiel, Chairman PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. DR 92-07 - GTE September 9, 1992 Page 5 ATTEST: Brad Buller, Secretary I,.B;ad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certffy that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of September 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: LOCATION: Those items checked am Conditions of Approval. APPUCANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DNISION, (714) 989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. Time Umlts 1. Approval shell expire, unless extended by the Pinning Commission, if building permits are not issued or approved use has not cornmenced within 24 months from the date of approval. 2. Development/Design Review shall be approved prior to ! I 3. Approval of Tentative Tract No. is granted subject to the approval of SC - 2/9 1 The developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Io finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The station shall be located, designed, and built to all specifications of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the District's property upon completion. The equipment sha~l be selected by the District in accordance with its needs. In any building of a station, the developer shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 'The CFD shall be formed by the District and me developer by the time recordation ol the final map occurs. Prior to recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first, the applicant shall consent to, or participate in, the establishment of a Mello-Rcos Community Facilities District Ior the construction and maintenance of necessan/school facilities. However, ff any school district has previously established such a Community Facilities District, the applicant shall, in the anernative, consent to the annexation of the project site into the territory of such existing DistriCt prior to the recorclation of the final map or the issuance of building parrnits, whichever comes lirst. Further, if the affected school district has not formed a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from the date of approval of the project and prior to the recorclation of the final map or issuance of building permits for said project, this condition shell be deemed null and void. / / / / / I / / This condition shall be waived it the City receives notice that the applicant and all affected school disfdcts have entered into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school impacts as a result of this project. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to issuance of building permits when no map is involved, written certification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or pdo r to issuance of parrnits in the case of all other residential projects. / / B. SIte DevelopmeN .... ': : 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 Division. the conditions contained herein. Development Code regulations. and i~ck.~rt~,l Specific Plan and Planned Community. / / 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. v/ Occupancy of the fadlity shell not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshall's regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The building shall be inspected for compliance prior to Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency priorto issuance of any permits (sum as grading, tree ramoval, 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. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community Plans or Specific Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. A detailed on-site lighting plan shall be reviewed and appmved by the City Planner and Sheriff's Department (989-6611 ) prior to the issuance of building perTnits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties. SC-2/91 If no centralized trash receptacles am provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 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 City Planner. 2of12~/~ 11. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. 12. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 13. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fenring, and weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval priorto approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. 14. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping of equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors or homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs. 15. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Pinning and Engineering Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs tirst. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. 16. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maimaineq by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be subrnitteq for City Planner and City Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 17. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy system. The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which shall be recorded concurrently with the recordatlon of the final map or issuance of permits, whichever comes first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures or any other object, except for utility wires and similar objects, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.080-G-2. 18. The project contains a designated Historical Landmark. The site shall be developed and maimained in accordance with the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No. · Any further modifications to the site including, but not limited to, exterior alterations and/or interior alterations which affect the exteriorof the buildings or structures, ramoval of landmark trees, demolition, relocation, reconstruction of buildings or structures, or changes to the site, shall require a rnodfficatlon to the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit subject to Histodc Preservation Commission review and approval. C. Building Design SC - 2/9! An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units and for heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy svsterns are demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. All swimming pools installed at the time of initial development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be included in the building plans and shall be submitted for City Ranner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. All dwellings shall have the from, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment, detailing and increased delineation of sudace treatment sul~ect to City Planner review and approval pdor to issuance of building permits. / /,_,J / / / / / / / / ./ / / / 3. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowners' Association shall be submitted for city Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required'by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 'V/ 1. All parking lot la~,ape islands='shall have a minimUmoutside dimension 0t 6 feet and contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb). Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/ plazas/recreational uses. 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be stdpecl per City standards. 4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth from back of sidewalk. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictbns shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas. Plans for any security gates shell be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. E. Landscaping (for publicly maintained landwcel~o arm, rear to Section N.) V/ 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscap- ing in the case of residemlal development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Ranner review and approval priorto the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barder in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, 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 art3odst's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting and trimming methods. A minimum of trees par gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within the project: % - 48- inch box or larger, % - 36- inch box or larger, __ % - 24- inch box or larger, % - 15-gallon, and __ % - 5 gallon. A minimum of do % of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21. Commotion Date: / / / / ¸ / /.__ / / / / / / / /- / / / / / / / / / / / /_ SC - 2/91 4of12"~ [ (~ v/ ,/ e Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate ol one tree per 30 linear feet of building. 7. All private slope banks 5 feet or less 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. 8. 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 eq. ft. of slope area, 1 -gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 eq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banl<S-in excess of 8 feet in vertical heightand of 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 shell include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to 9. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continu- ously maintained in a healthy and thdving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Priorto releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Ranning Division to dillermine that they are in satisfactory 10. For multi-family residential and non-residential developrneht, property owners are respon- sible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. K: landscaped areas shah be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning. fertilizing. mowing, and trimming. Any damaged. deed, diseased, or decaying piaht material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage. 11 . From yard landscaping shall be required per the Developmaht Code and/or . This requiremaN shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 12. The final design of the perimeter pareways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and aplxoval and coordinated lor consistency with any pad<way landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 13. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, spedman size trees, meander- ing sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along v/ 14. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be instalisd within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shell be continuously maintained by the developer. v/ 15. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. ff located in public maintenance areas, the design shag be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 16. Tree maimenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits, These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species, (//17. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucarnonga Municipal Code. / / / / / / / / / J J / / / / / / / __/ ! ./ / SC - 2/9 t 5 of 12 "~ ) F. Signs The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs. 2. A Uniform Sign Program forthis development shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits. G. Environmental The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted Special Studios Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project in a standard forTnat as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner mviow and approval pdor to the issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interbr noise attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building mater~ais and construction techniques provided, and ff appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked for conforrnanoe with the mitigation measures contained in the final report. H. Other Agencies 1. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Standards. 2. Emergency access shall be provlded, malntenancefree andcioar, a minlmumof26feetwide at all times dudng construction in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District requirements. v/3. Prior to issuance of building parrnits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District that temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of required fire protection system. The applicant shall contact the U. S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure lor mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. / ./ / / / /__ / / / / / / / / / / / / / SC - 2/9 ! For projects using septic tank facilities, written certification of acceptability, including all supportive information, shall be oblalned from the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health and submittad to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits. APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (714) 989-1863, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. SHe Development V/ 1. The applicant shali domply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code. UniformMechani- cal Code, Uniform 'Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes. ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior toissuance of building permits for a :new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay developmentfees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but am not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Systems Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. v/ 3. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development tees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Systems Development Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. v/ 4. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, aftertract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. J. Existing Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings. 2. Existing buildings shall be made to comply with correct building and zoning regulations for the intended use or the building shall be demolished. 3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to comply with the Un~orm Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code. 4. Underground on-rite utilities am to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building permit application. K. Grading v/ 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City Grading StarKlards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conforman~e with the approved grading plan. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of Calitomia to pedorm such work. The development is located within the soil erosion control boundaries; a Soil Disturbance Permit is required. Please contact San Bemardino County Department of Agriculture at (714) 387-2111 for permit application. Documentation of such permit shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of rough grading permit. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. V/ 5. The fina~grading p~ans sha~~be compieted and appr~ved pri~rt~issuance~f building permits. SC - 2/9 ] 70f12 }'~)-/ Vroi~-~ No.: ~ %~"~'~ Completion D"~: / / / / / / / / / / / / / /_._ / / / / / / / / / / / / 6. As a custom-it subdivision, the following requirements Shall be met: a. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on-site drainage facilities necessary for dewatedng all parcels to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division prior to final map approval and priorto the issuance of grading permits. b. Appropriate easements for safe dispOsal of drainage water that are conducted onto or over adjacent parcels, am to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of grading and building parrnits. c. On-site drainage improvements, necessary for alewatering and protecting the subdivided properties, :are to be in~aHecll~'for to issuance 04 building parmRs for construction upon any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows enlering, leaving, or within a parcel relative to which a building permit is requested. Final grading plans for each parcel am to be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for approval prior to issuance of building and grading panTitS. (This may be on an incrernentai or composite basis.) All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical height shah be ssKled with native grasses or planted with ground cover for erosion control upon completion 04 grading or some other alternative method 04 erosion control shal be completed to the satisfaction of the Building Official. In addition a permanent irrigation system shall be provided. This requirement does not release the ap~r, ant/deveioper from corm with the slope planting requirements of Section 17.08.040 1 of the Development Code. / / / / / / __/ / / / APPUCANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION. (714)M~-1862. FOR COMPLIANCE 'MITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L Dedlcmion and Vehicular Acce~ 1. RigNs-of-way and easements Shall be declicaled to the City for al linerfor peblic streets, facilllies 8s shown on the plans ard/or tentative map. Pdvate eo-L~;,a for non-public facililies (cross-iol drainage, Iocal feeder trails, etc.) shall be resewecl as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 2. Dedication shall be made 04 the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centedine): total feet on toealfeeton total leet on 3. An irrevocable offer of dedication for for all private streets or drives. 4. Non-vehicular access shall be dedicaled to the CIty for b'le following Itreetl: SC - 2/g ~ -loot wide my e-~_,.,,c,qt shall be made Reciprocal access easements shah be provided ensuring access to all parcels. by CC&Rs or by deeds and shall be retortled concurrently with the map or I::HkH' tO the iSSuance of building permits, where no map is involved. sot s~""~~>~ ../ / . /_ 6. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map. 7. The final map shall clearly delineate a 10-foot minimum building restricllon area on the neighboring lit adjoining the zero lot line wall and contain the following language: "l/We hereby dedicate to the City of Rancho Cucamonga the right to prohibit the construction of (residential) buildings (or other structures) within those areas designated on the map as building restrjction areas. A maintenance agreement shall also be granted from each lot to the adjacent lit through the CC&R's. 8. All existing easements lying withinfuture rights-of-way shall be quitclaimed or delineated on the final 9. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City wherever they encroach onto private property. 10. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated aling right tum lanes, to provide a minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. ff curb adjacent sidewalk is used aling the right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided. 11. The developer Shall make a good faith effort to aocluire the required off-site property interests necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so, the developer Shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter into an agreement to comp~e the improvements pursuant to Government Code Section 66462 at such time as the City acquires the property interests required for the imixovements. Such agreement shall provide for payrneht by the developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquire the off-site property interests required in connection with the suixtivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in the form of a cash clepoNt in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the developer, at devefopefs cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior to comment of the appraisal. M. Street Improvenwms 1. All pul:dio irrgxovernents (interior sUeela, drainage factmiles, community trails, paseos, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentalive map shall be COnStmcted tO City Standards. Interfor atreet imlxove,,c, ds shall include, taut are not limited fo, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, siclewaks, street lights, and street trees. 2. A minimum of 26- foot wide pavement, wlthln a 40 4ool wide dedicated right-of-way shall be constructed for all hall-section streets. 3. Construct the following portmeter street imlxoverner~ including, 10ut not limited to: Com;,teuon / / / '/ / / / / / / / -/ / / / J / /~ STREET NAME CURB & A.C. SIDE DRIVE azseJ:,s 8TIiZ'r COMM. MEDI~ OTHER OUTFE~ PVMT WALK APPR. LlGl-rrS TRE!2 TRAIL ISLAND SC - 2/91 Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reCOnStruCtion and ove~ays will be determined dudng plan check. (c) ff so marked, side- walk shall be curvilinear per STD. 304. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construCtion fee shall be provided for this item. 4. Improvement plans and construCtion: a4 Street improvement plans including street trees and street lights, prepared by a regis- tered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall. be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improve- ments, prior to final map approval or tha issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construCtion permit shall be obtained from the City Engineers Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic, street name signing, and interconnect conduit Shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. *d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed on any new construction or reconstruction of major, secondary or collector streets which intersect with other rrmjor, secondary or collector streets lor future traffic signals, Pull boxes Shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR or any other Ioc~iorm approved by the City Engineer. Notes: (1) All pull boxes shall be No. 6 unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. (2) Conduit man be 3-inch galvanized steel with pulrope. e. VVheel chak ramps shall be installed on 81 Iour cornera of intersections per City Startclam or as directed by the C,,ity ~. f® Existing City roads requiring ~ shal remmin open to tralfic al all times with edequate detoursdudng constmction, A~treetclomare lxrmt m~W be required. Acash refunded upon completion of the cortmmcllon to Ihe salislaclion of the CIty Engineer. g. ConcenUateddr/nagefiowsshdnotcrosssidaulrm. Undersidewakdmins shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family lots, h. Handicap actan ramp deign shd be as specified by the City Engineer, i. Streetnamas'shailbeapp~ovadbytheCltyPlarmerPdortosulxMtalforfirstplancheck. 5. Street ~ plans per City Standards ford pehtale streets shall be provided for review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being pedormed on the I:m- rate streets, fees shall be paid and corstftx:tion permits shall be obtgrled from the City Engineers Office in addition to any other permits required, 6. Street trees, a minimum of 1S-gallon size or l~rger, shall be mimed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. ! / / / / / . /_ SC-2/gI 10 ofl2"'~,Z'/ 7. Intersection line of site designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. /-"/ a, On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, /-----J including driveways. Walls, signs, and slopes shall be located outside the lines of sight. Landscaping and other obstructions within the lines of sight shall be approved by the City Engineer. b. Local residential street intersections shall have their noticeability improved, usually by / / moving the 2 +/- closest street trees on each side away from the street and placed in a street tree easement. 8. A permit shall be obtained from CALTRANS for any work within the following right-of-way: -.-J / 9. All pubtic improvements on the following streets shall be operationally complete pdor to the issuance of building permits: / / N. Public Maintenance Are~ 1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscape parkways, medians, pass>s, easements, trails, or other areas are required to be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: 2. A signed consent and waiver form to join anWorform the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts sMil be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs re'st. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. 3. All required public landscaping and irrigation sy~ems shall be contintmusly maintained by the developer until accepted by me City. v/ 4. arkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conlorm to the results ot the respective / / O. Drainage and Ftoocl Comml The project (or portions thereof) is located within a Flood Hazard Zone; therefore, flood protection measures shil be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and aptroved by the City ~r. 2. It shall be the developer's responsibtty to have the current FIRM Zone designation removed from the project area, The deveioper's engineHer shall prepare all necessary reports. plane, end hy,.tJ:g~ttyeauic celculetiom. A ConditionN Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be ol:)tained lmm FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building parrnits, whichever occurs first. NI drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. SC - 2/9t 4. A perrrdt from the County Flood Control District is required for work within itsright-of-way. 5. Trees am prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. 6. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a sump catch basin on the public street. P. Utilities ~'/1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements shall be provided as required. 2.The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucarnonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map al:qxoval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. / / / / J / Q. General Requirements and Approvals v" v' 1. The separate paceIs contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of building permitS. 2. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided I:x~_r toilmill or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs tim, Ior: P iLJ/--~,,~ A~r,,'--~ ~*3L,,I 3. riot to approval o Ikl lkrjI ,, 4~ it defx)sit shall be posted with the City cove '_r'_mg the underAe, essmemDimrim Z- I estirrmed cost of api3ortloning the assessmenls ~ among the newty created parcels. 4. EtiwandstSan Sevaine Area ReglonN Mairdine, Secondmy Re~ionN, and Master Plan Drainage Fees shall be paid Ixior to final map al3pmval or prior to tailcling permit issuance ff 5. Peffnits shag be ol:Xained from the following agencies for work within their dON-of-way: / / / / / / 6.A signed cortsenl Ind wiver form tO Joln and/or lonn the Law Enforcemere Community Facilities Dtstricl shall be filed with the CRy Engineer prior to final romp approval or the Prior to ~nalizatlon of any develoCe,t..ql phase. su~iciert ~ plem shall be com- pleted beyond the phase boundaries to assure McoMmy acceM mtd drainage txotection to the satisfaction of the CRy Engineer. Phase boundINs shill co,6spond to lot lines Shown on the al~xoved tentalive map. .../ _J /__ SC - 219 t 12 of 12 k'~c,'TZ ~ CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM DATE: September 9, 1992 TO: airman and Members of the Planning Commission F Brad Buller, City Planner received too late to be included with the staff report. It is attached for your information when considering the appeal of staff's denial of Tree Removal Permit 92-14. BB:gs DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MEMORANDUM August 27, 1992 Scott Murphy, Associate Planner WINDROWS ~P WITHIN T~ ~E ~INT~CE ~S~T As a follow-up to our phone conversation yesterday and to answer any further questions regarding tree maintenance within the area in question, the following information is offered. Last week I received a copy of Roxanne Howell's letter to Otto Kroutil and her accompanying Tree Removal Permit. Apparently she is appealing the permit denial at the September 2, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, and your office wanted me to verify City ownership and maintenance of the trees in question. You provided me with copies of the tract map notes and details, and Curt Lance and I inspected the site on August 25, 1992. After carefully measuring the R.O.W. and tree maintenance easement, we found that the trees are in the easement. Unfortunately, Ms. Howell's statement that the City has never trimmed those trees is correct. In the mid to late 80's my staff measured the rights-of-way and tree maintenance easements in Victoria to determine which trees were ours to maintain. Through a mistake in measurement or map interpretation we believed that the trees on North Victoria Windrows Loop, which are back of sidewalk and in a homeowner maintained side-on, were outside of the tree maintenance easement. We now know that these trees are the City's to maintain and will incorporate them into our maintenance program as funding and other priority tree work allows. JB:la Attachment cc: Brad Buller, City Planner Dan Coleman, Principal Planner Don Gentry, Maintenance Supervisor Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner Curt Lance, Maintenance Supervisor, Trees William J. O'Neil, City Engineer Bob Zetterberg, Public Works Maintenance Manager DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT September 9, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Scott Murphy, Associate Planner TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 92-14 - HOWELL - Appeal of the City Planner's decision denying a request to remove two eucalyptus trees located on the north side of North Victoria Windrows Loop, west of Rock Rose Avenue - APN: 227-411-42. BACKGROUND: On July 22, 1992, the City received a request to remove two eucalyptus trees from the south side of an existing residence located at 6595 Elderberry Court (see Exhibit "E")- In reviewing the request, staff determined the following: 1- The trees are defined as "Heritage Trees" by the Tree Preservation Ordinance (Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 19.08,030). 2- The trees were installed as a condition of approval for development of the housing tract. The trees are part of the established streetscape theme for the Victoria Windrows Loop which consists of a double row of eucalyptus trees straddling the sidewalk. 4. The trees are not interfering with any existing or proposed improvements or development- 5- The trees are in good health. 6- With proper maintenance, the risk of fire is minimal. Trimming of the trees will further minimize the risk- 7. Proper trimming of the trees will reduce the leaves being dropped in the pool. As a result of this information, Tree Removal Permit No- 92-14 was denied- Subsequently, the applicant filed an appeal with the Planning Commission requesting consideration of the Tree Removal Permit- ANALYSIS: The trees were planted to create a special landscape theme along the northerly and southerly "Windrows Loop" collector streets. The trees behind the sidewalk were placed in a 4 1/2-foot City of Rancho Cucamonga Tree Maintenance Easement- Therefore, the trees in question IT~ E PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TRP 92-14 - HOWELL September 9, 1992 Page 2 are public street trees intended to be maintained by the City- The appellant states that they desire to replace the trees with another variety; however, the City is committed to maintaining the established theme of Red Gum Eucalyptus as evidenced by its ongoing replacement program- ~"Tn their appeal letter (see Exhibit "A~)~, the appli'cant states that the trees represent an extreme fire hazard- The applicant references the recent 105-acre Etiwanda fire and the Oakland fire in which eucalyptus trees were involved. There are several important distinctions between those events and the present request for removal: Trees in the Etiwanda area are "Eucalyptus globulus" (Blue Gum eucalyptus) and, as noted by the applicant, were originally planted as wind breaks for the citrus crops. With the elimination and/or neglect of the citrus groves, the eucalyptus trees no longer receive regular watering- As a result, some of the trees have become very dry and brittle. Additionally, the trees are not maintained in a fashion that would eliminate much of the fire potential (i.e-, removing dead branches, cleaning up leaves under the tree, etc-) The location of the trees proposed for removal is within a corner side yard setback that does receive regular water. Also, the trees appear to be maintained fairly well in that no dead limbs or a large amount of leaves at the tree base were visible. The ground plane has been covered with river rock (by the homeowner). 2. There was a large Mount of dry brush within the Etiwanda and Oakland fires that helped spread the flames at a rapid pace. The trees proposed for removal are located within a rockscape area surrounded by maintained lawn, groundcover, and shrub areas- All areas are green and appear to receive regular irrigation. As noted in the attached Sunset magazine article (see Exhibit "D"), information obtained after the Oakland fire indicated that the eucalyptus trees posed no greater fire threat than many other tree species; and with regular maintenance, the eucalyptus trees are as safe as any other broad-leafed evergreen tree- The trees proposed for removal, "Eucalyptus calmaldulensis" (Red Gum eucalyptus), were not planted to protect crops from the wind. Rather, this species of eucalyptus was selected because of its suitability and aesthetic value within street parkways. In conclusion, staff believes that the request to remove the two eucalyptus trees is inconsistent with the intent of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the concerns expressed by the applicant can be addressed through proper maintenance of the trees rather than removal of the trees- PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT TRP 92-14 - HOWELL September 9, 1992 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the appeal of Tree Removal Permit 92-14 by minute action- Respectfully submitted, Brad y Planner BB: SM/j fs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter of Appeal Exhibit "B" - Letter Denying Tree Removal Permit 92-14 Exhibit "C" - Tree Removal Permit Exhibit "D" - Article by Joseph F. Williamson Exhibit "E" - Site Plan Exhibit "F" - photographs August 10, 1992 City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 lgLqBZ :, i8191]1)i1111241.1, 11]i11511 i Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner Community Development Department Planning Division Subject: Tree Removal Permit 92-14 Dear Mr. Kroutil, I have reviewed your August 3rd letter of denial for 'Tree Removal Permit 82-14'. In considering your letter, I wish to state the following: 1. "Eucalyptus" is defined as a large chiefly Australian evergreen tree, characterized by its ragged bark and yielding a volatile, pungent oil. 2. Eucalyptus trees are commonly referred to as "widow-makers" because of the extreme damage caused by falling debris. s "Eucalyptus leaves contain enough oil to ignite without so much as a spark. Heat from a nearby fire is sufficient. We've actually seen them explode. It almost acts as its own torch." These are quotes attributed to Fire Chief L. Dennis Michael in the "Daily Bulletin" article of july 19, 1992. This same article continues with the following: "The City is taldng a particularly hard look at the area's rows of eucalyptus trees. Originally planted to shield fruit orchards from the wind, the trees contributed to the spread of the July 6 fire" which burned 105-acrres in Etiwanda. "City Hall has already agreed to waive it's tree-removal fees for Etiwanda residents anxious to chop down eucalyptuses." In addition to the extreme fire hazard under "normal" conditions, the Etiwanda area is the prime host of destructive winds which have reached 80 mph. A fire fueled by eucalyptus would be disastrous to our area. The vast devastation of the recent Oakland fire was attributed to the establishment of eucalyptus trees within and among residential homes. Times have changed. Originally planted to protect orchards from winds, the orchards are disappearing and communities have been established. Given the highly volatile and dangerous nature of the eucalyptus, I question simply the choice of tree planted by the City of Rancho Cucarnonga within the community of the Wictoria" tract. Not only the choice of planting, but removal of the homeowner's right to either replace or maintain. F/,/;/,aff' "' Your letter sites the "Tree Preservation Ordinance" and "the planting of trees as a condition of approval for development of the housing tract". As a homeowner who wishes to contribute to the beauty and safety of our community, I simply wish to exercise the privilege to replace the two eucalyptus trees on my property with any other type of tree. Unlike most trees, eucalyptus also shed continually, all year around. I have enclosed photographs of the mess they make each and every day to our back yard. As the wind blows gently each evening, these trees "rain" leaves into our back yard. It is impossible to keep it maintained in a proper manner. Your letter also states that with proper maintenance, the risk of fire is minimal and that proper trimming will reduce the leaves dropping in our pool. Since the planting of these particular trees in 1985, they have never been trimmed and now reach a height of at least 25 feet and still growing like weeds. In the past, I have made repeated ~lls to the City Yard to request trimming. I have personally watched the City employees trim smaller trees between the sidewalk and the curb, but each time, they choose to bypass the trees on our lot, possibly because of their size. Our immediate neighbor at 6598 Elderberry Ct. has eucalyptus leaves dangling directly over their chimney vent on a composition style rooL It has nevcr bcen maintained by the Ci~, of Rancho Cucamonga. I have noticed the annual tree trimming on Basil, a few blocks from our home. A fine job is done each Spring as they are cut way back; however, City trimming of trees appears to be very sporadic. After careful consideration over the years, my contention is no longer over tree trimming, but rather tree removal. I request their removal for two reasons: 1. They do no allow me as a proud homeowner, to care for my property in the manner in which I would like. 2. They are an undeniable fire hazard. As stated in my permit request for removal, I am more than happy to replace them with another kind of tree. My sincere hope is that the City of Rancho Cucamonga will graciously allow the homeowner the privilege of planting and maintaining another tree of choice on their own property. Any other tree of choice, made even by the Planning Commission, would be readily accepted. I'm confident that you also have the beautification and safety of the City of Rancho Cueamonga foremost in your minds as you struggle with these issues. I thank you for this second reconsideration and await your reply. T H E C RANCHO C T Y M 0 F A AUgUSt 3 ,° 1992 Roxanne Howell 6595 Elderberry Court Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT 92-14 Dear Ms. Howell: The Planning Division has completed its review of your request to remove 2 Eucalyptus trees on the south side of your lot, adjacent to Victoria Windrows Loop- In considering your request, staff has determined the following: The trees are defined as "Heritage Trees" by the Tree preservation Ordinance (Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 19.08-030). The trees were installed as a condition of approval for development of the housing tract. The trees are part of the established streetscape theme for Victoria Windrows Loop, which consists of the double row of Eucalyptus trees along the sidewalk- The trees are not interfering with any existing or proposed improvements or development. The trees are in good health. With propar maintainance, the risk of fire is minimal. Triu~ning the trees will further minimize the risk. Proper trimming of the trees will reduce the leaves being dropped in the pool. Based on this information, staff finds insufficient grounds to grant approval of the Tree Removal Permit. As a result, Tree Removal Permit 82-14 has been denied. This actions shall become final unless an appeal is filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission within 10 days of the date of this letter. Any appeal must be submitted in writing and be accompanied by a $62 appeal fee. Mayor Dennis L. Stout Mayor Pro-Tern William J. Alexander Jack Lain. AICP, City Manager '10500 Civic Center Drive Councilmember Diane Willlares Councilmember Pamela J. Wright Councilmember Charles J. Bucluet II P.O Box 807 ,,, Rancho Cca~a. CA 9'1729 · (714) 989-t85'I ,. FAX (7'14) 9~7 ~_.: · - City of Rancho Cucamonga GENERAL INFORMATION Tree Removal Permit NON-DEVELOPMENT LESS THAN 5 TREES OR 50' LINEAR FEET OF WINDROW Ordinance No. 276, pertaining to the preservation of trees on private property, requires that no person remove or relocate any woody plants in excess of fifteen (15) feet in height and having a single trunk circumference of fifteen (15) inches or more and multi-trunks having a circumference of thirty (30) inches or more (measured twenty-four (24) inches from ground level), without first obtaining a Tree Removal Permit from the City. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: ~ "l'v,~O ,~_ 13 t,t~ b e'~3' LOCATION OF SUBJECT SITE: (tO'5'q'~j' E \(~..~""JI~P~,.~"'%~ C~' NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE OF APPLICANT: ~O~~- ~~ NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE OF PROPERTY OWNER (if other th~n applicant): /' fe ~ ~ c~ ~ - O (..) This application shall. include a plot plan indicating location of all trees to be removed and retained. The species, number, and size of the trees to be removed shall be so designated. If a tree is diseased, LL. then a written statement from a licensed arborist stating the nature of the disease shall be required. O I--- ACTION -- Evsluation of this application Is.bamNt on the odteda D~ the reverse side.- Z LLI ["] APPROVED '~DENIED I-- By: Reasons: ~ LE-r/I~ ~ Date: The permit shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days, unless an extension is requested fourteen (14) days prior to the expiration of the permit. TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF: I . Condition of the trees? 2. Any safety hazards to persons, adjacent property or utility installations? ,4:64,b/by' 3. Any conflict with proposed improvements? /veto 4. Proximity of other trees in the area? 5. Effect of tree removal on the aesthetics of the area and the public health, safety and welfare. 6. Are any of the trees required to be preserve by any specific plan, condition of approval, or historic landmark designation? Is an arborist required? DECISION: DATE: EVALUATED BY: '~ :. A FINAL NOTE: DON'T BLAME THE EUCALYPTUS URING THE Dafternoon of October 20, when the -- Oakland-Berkeley hills fire was raging at its fiercest, I was driving from Monterey to San Francisco and hearing about it on the car radio. On~ very ConCerneel informant, claiming previous forestry experience, repeated- ly got on one station and ar- gued with intensity that since the grove of eucalyptus trees just east of the Claremont Resort Hotel and Spa would soon explode into flames, and the hotel would then burn with it, the trees should im- mediately be chain-sawed down. He sounded genuinely terrified. It turns out the real fire fighters on the scene never planned to get rid of the '~ees. Instead, thanks to their xcellent fire hose work, plus helpful civilians, both the eu- calyptus grove and the hotel remain intact. This pleases me immensely. In 21 years as Sunset's garden editor, 1 came to respect and admire the eucalyptus trees of Cali- fornia and Arizona. With this tree, it seems you either love it or fear and hate it. And I've noticed that those who fear the tree seem almost irrational about it. (Generally, these same people seem to kno~' little about fires or trees. ) During the afternoon and evening of the fire. and in the days and weeks that followed, ,; SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER TREES BEHIND Claremont.' foolishly feared. uhimately saved. reporters and citizens repeat- edly characterized the trees as explosively ~ammable haz- ards-in one case, likening them to huge. open tanks of gasoline. But they were wrong. A fex~ messy types of eucalyptus need to have their debris cleaned every year or two, but scores of other kinds are as orderly and as safe as any other broad-leafed ever- green tree. IN DEFENSE OF THE TREE When the dry, low eleva- tions of California and Ari- zona were issued their trees, they just didn't get anything tall and unthirsty. Australia's dry lands did--so we began growing their eucalyptus, for a number of purposes, some 135 years ago. From the start, many peo- ple found them beautiful and useful. From any viewing dis- tance, the muscular trunks and branches holding clouds of dark leaves against the sky make an inspiring picture. Rows and groves of these willing, up-to-200-foot-tall gi- ants were planted to comb the meanness out of California's prevailing summer afternoon westerlies. Growers from the Salinas Valley to the Oxnard Plain, and homeowners from the lee flanks of San Francis- co's Presidio to the Irvine Ranch and Torrey Pines Mesa found them definitely satisfying to live with. The older cues (generally, those planted before 1950) are strong; they don't blow or fall over more readily than any other kind of tree. These early eucs were planted as seedlings from fiats--their roots never encountering sides of containers--and so today have natural, not kinked or bent, root systems. These grand trees also sup- plied shade, soil stabilization, firewood. and pulpwood. Early-century ranchers made the most of the big eucs' stump-sprouting characteris- tic. They'd cut down a huge tree for firewood; its stump would grow many new sprouts, and in several years the few strongest sprouts would have grown big enough to be cut for firewood. CLEAN ITS LITTER. AND IT'LL DO FINE Even in regard to fires, the eucalyptus's faults turn out to be manageable. The main problem is that the dead leaves and litter that gather beneath the blue gums (E. globulus) and a few other tall kinds--E. cladocalyx. E. ru- dis, and E. viminalis--can become fuel much more easi- ly than living leaves and branches can. If maintained, however, these tall eucs are no more or less combustible than any other species. Re- move all branches between the ground and 20 feet up, and clean up the litter every year or two, before the fire season begins. If you're plant- ing a new euc, choose from the many kinds that don't make litter. When fire hits. people look to blame somethinE. and the eucalyptus--big, neticeable, imposing--makes quite a tar- get. But in a hot, dry 40-mph wind like Oakland's last Oc- tober, everything in the plant kingdom burns quickly. Even in the slower-moving fires that burned in the lower hills that night, evidence collected afterward showed that the cues burned to no greater de- gree than other species--re- gardless of what the excited voice of the man on the radio might have said. B)' Josepit E Williamson .EX,/4/8'/Z' '2) '/ ~// f DATE: TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA STAFF REPORT September 9, 1992 Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission Brad Buller, City Planner Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary WORDING IN FOLLOW-UP LETTER REGARDING TIME EXTENSION GUIDELINES BACKGROUND: As you may recall, there was a discussion at a recent Planning Commission meeting regarding the need to be sure that developers know that changes may be requested during processing of a Time Extension for an approved project. In late July a memo was sent to the Commissioners regarding the addition of a paragraph to address this subject. Following that memo, Commissioner Eelchef submitted several suggested revisions. Attached is the standard follow up letter used following approval of a project including the originally proposed additional language (highlighted in bold) alerting applicants to the possibility of changes being requested at the time of a time extension request (Exhibit "A"). Also attached are revisions suggested by Commission Eelchef (Exhibit "B"). RECOMMENDATION The Commission should discuss the proposed wording and advise staff of appropriate language to be added to the follow up letters. BB:GS:gs Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Follow up letter with additional wording suggested by staff Exhibit "B" - Wording suggested by Commissioner Eelchef ITEM F D Date T H E ANCHO C T Y 0 N F A Developer A B C Company 123 Any Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 00000 Dear ~pp~icant: The Planning Commission approved the above-described project at its meeting of · Enclosed are copies of all documents pertinent to that approval. The decision of the Planning Con~nission is final following a ten-day appeal period which ends Appeals must be filed in writing to the City Clerk, state the reason for the appeal, and be accompanied by a $251 filing fee. Please review any conditions relative to utility undergrounding required in conjunction with your project. Where undergrounding is a condition of approval, you should establish contact with affected utilities as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing your project. If you have any questions, please contact the Plan Check Section of the Engineering Division. As you are aware, your project was approved subject to certain conditions of approval. Please note that conditions may specify completion of certain plans or work prior to the issuance of building permits, final map recordation, or occupancy release. Your timely attention to these conditions is necessary to avoid delays in the completion of your project. If you have any questions concerning specific conditions, please contact the appropriate department. Please note that your project has been approved for 24 months unless extended by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may extend the approval of a project if it is found that there have been no significant changes in the ~eneral Plan, Development Code, applicable specific plans, or the character of the area that would cause the project to be inconsistent or non-conforming. All requests for extensions shall be filed in writing, together with the appropriate fee, with the City Planner 60 days prior to the expiration date. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at any time. Sincerely, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION Gall Sanchez Planning Commission Secretary Enclosure cc: Jane Doe, DEF Engineering John Doe, A Line Architects Mayor Dennis L. Stout Mayor Pro-Tern William J. AJexancler Jack Larn, AICP, City Manager ~0500 Civic Center Drive Councilmember Diane Willlares Councilmember Pamela J. Wright Councilmember Charles J. Buquet II ~/Z', r '>~" · P.o. Box 807 · Rancho Cuc~_~CA 9i 729 · (7~4) 989-~85~ · FAX (7~4) 987-6499 ALTERNATE 1 Please note that this approval will expire in 24 months unless extended by the Planning Commission. Requests for extensions must be filed in writing with the City Planner, and the then-prevailing fee for a time extension paid, 60 days prior to the expirat&on date. In reviewing requests for time extensio~t~Ae_~Planning Commission may require changes in the project regardless of whether there have been significant changes in the General Plan, Development Code, applicable specific plans, or the character of the area that would cause the project to be inconsistent or non- conforming. ALTERNATE 2 Please note that this approval will expire in 24 months unless extended by the Planning Commission. Requests for extensions must be filed in writing with the City Planner, and the then-prevailing fee for a time extension paid, 60 days prior to the expiration date. In reviewing requests for time extensions, the Planning Co~nission may require changes in the project regardless of whether there have been significant changes in the General Plan, Development Code, or applicable specific plans. ALTERNATE 3 Please note that this approval will expire in 24 months unless extended by the Planning Commission. Requests for extensions must be filed in writing with the City Planner, and the then-prevailing fee for a time extension paid, 60 days prior to the expiration date. In reviewing requests for time extensions, the Planning Commission will require changes in the project if there have been significant changes in the General Plan, Development Code, applicable specific plans, or the character of the area that would cause the project to be inconsistent or non-conforming, and may require changes in the project even if no such changes in plans, codes, or the surrounding area have occurred. 'XH/ 8 r