HomeMy WebLinkAbout79-74 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 79-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFOINIA, ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL ASSESS-
MENT SYSTEM FOR REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga has
adopted Ordinance No. 86 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, establishing a Growth Management
Plan to Regulate New Residential Development in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga", which requires that a Residential Assessment System for
development review be established, setting forth five (5) basic categories,
each category being assigned a maximum number of total points which
shall be used for rating purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City has recommended
adoption of a Growth Management Plan to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City ~ou~cil has considered the purposes of the
Growth Management Plan as set forth in paragraph B of Section 1 of said
Ordinance and the criteria required to be considered in paragraph A,
Section 6 of said Ordinance including, but not limited to, Public Services,
Design Quality, Affordable Housing, Planned Communities and Planned
Unit Developments, and Orderly Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that a
Residential Assessment System is established based upon the following
criteria for Total Development:
SECTION 1: PUBLIC SERVICES
A. Drainage Facilities
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project to
determine its ability and capacity to adequately dispose of
surface runoff. A project must receive a minimum of 8 points
in this category in order to receive further consideration (10
pts. maximum).
1. Project drains into an existing or planned storm drain or
street capable of handling the surface water generated
(8 points).
2. Project builds master planned facilities with supplemental
capacity for drainage or extends facilities beyond limits
of site which is also capable of handling the surface
water generated by the project (2 points).
3. Project provides special drainage facilities (e.g., on-
site storm drains, underground facilities and drainage
facilities maintained by homeowners) to alleviate grading
constraints (1 point).
(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s, phased master planned developments, etc.,
Drainage Facilities shall be evaluated for the
entire project and the points shall be applied to
each phase of that project).
B. Street Circulation and Improvements
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project in
terms of street circulation and its ability to handle the
traffic generated by the project. A project must receive a
minimum of 5 points in this category in order to receive
further consideration (10 points maximum).
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1. Project will build or widen a major or secondary highway
or is located adjacent to a fully improved major or
secondary highway (5 points).
2. Traffic generated by the proposed project will not substantially
alter existing traffic patterns or overload the existing
street system (5 points).
3. Project provides street improvements beyond project
limits for traffic continuity and safety (3 points).
~. Project will build or widen a collector street or is
located adjacent to a fully improved collector street (4
points).
5. Project provides special boulevard treatment over and
above that required by City standards (2 points).
(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s master planned developments, etc., Street
Circulation and Improvements shall be evaluated for
the entire project and the point total sbatl be
applied to each phase of that project).
C. Residential Safety and Security
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project for
its ability to be adequately served by the San Bernardino
County Sheriffs Department and the Foothill Fire District and
the extent to which the project incorporates safety and security
techniques. A project must receive a minimum of 3 points in
each of the following categories in order to receive further
consideration (8 points maximum).
Police Protection (4 points maximum)
a. Project site is within 500' of existing development
or proposed development that has received approval
by the Planning Commission or Community Development
Director on over 70% of its perimeter (2 points).
b. Project site is within 500' of existing development
or proposed development that has received approval
of the Planning Commission or Community Development
Director between 25% and 70% of its perimeter (1
point).
c. Solid core exterior doors, security dead bolts and
locks will be installed (2 points).
d. Security devices such as window locks wi|l be installed
in each unit (1 point).
e. Uses site planning and architectural techniques such
as defensible space design, lighting placement,
etc., to enhance residential security (1 point).
(NOTES: 1. For project submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s, phased master planned developments,
etc., Police Protection shall be evaluated for
~he entire project and the point total shall be
applied to each phase of that project).
2. Portions that are adjacent to property held by
public agencies including but not limited to
projected parks, projected school sites, the
National Forest, flood control retention basins,
etc., shall not be counted against or toward
the requirements of l(a) and l(b).
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3. If the applicant opts for Points c., d., and
e., these will be incorporated as conditions of
approval of the tentative tract map.)
2. Fire Protection (4 points maximum)
a. 70% - 80% of the project is within a three minute
driving response time of a fire station. (4 points).
b. 70% - 80% of project is between a three and five
minute driving response time of a fire station (2
points).
c. 70 - 80% of project is between a five and seven
minute driving response time of a fire station (1
point).
d. Fire mitigation measures (e.g., fire resistent
building materials, sLte design which enhances fire
access, etc.) are incorporated into the design of
the project (2 points).
(NOTE: If the applicant opts for point 2(d)., it will
be incorporated as conditions of approval of
the tentative tract map).
D. Parks and Paths
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project for
its provision of and location to public and/or private parks
and usable open space. A project must receive a minimum of 2
points in this category in order to receive further consideration
(6 points maximum).
1. Project provides on or off site public park improvements
and/or school recreational facilities (1 point).
2. Project provides privateiv owned and maintained on site
recreational facilities (1 point).
3. Project connects residential areas to usable open space
and public and/or private park sites with low maintenance
foot pathways wherever possible (1 point).
4. Project provides trails or bikeways (1 point).
5. Over 50% of project is located within a 1/2 mile radius
of an existing public park site (4 points).
6. Over 50% of project is located within 1/2 mile radius of
a future proposed public park site (1 point).
7. Over 50% of project is located between 1/2 and 1 mile
radii of an existing public park site (2 points).
8. Over 50% of project is located between 1/2 and 1 mile
radii of a future proposed public park site (1/2 point).
9. More than 50% of project is located within a 1/2 mile
radius of usable public open space other than public
parks. (e.g., school facilities, national forest, etc.)
(2 points).
(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s, phased master planned developments, etc.,
provision of parks shall be evaluated for the entire
project and the point total shall be applied to each
phase of that project.)
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E. Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project for
its location to existing and future neighborhood commercial
shopping centers. For the purposes of this section a "neighbor-
hood commercial shopping center" shall mean a retail center
with at least one grocery store which has a minimum of 20,000
square feet of gross floor area (3 points maximum).
1. More than 50% of project is within 2 miles of an existing
neighborhood commercial shopping center (3 points).
2. More than 50% of project is within 2 miles of a planned
future neighborhood commercial shopping center (2 points).
3. More than 50% of project is between 2 and 3 miles of an
existing neighborhood commercial shopping center (2
points).
4. More than 50% of project is between 2 and 3 miles of a
planned future neighborhood commercial shopping center (1
point).
5. Proiect is more than 3 miles from an existing neighborhood
commercial shopping center (1 point).
F. Project Maintenance
The project provides for a Homeowner's Association and/or
Maintenance District to ensure both on and off site main-
tenance (3 points).
(NOTE: If the City determines that there are no public
right-of-ways within or adjacent to the project that
normally require city maintenance, the project will
receive the maximum points in this category).
SECTION 2: SITE ORIENTATION AND STREET DESIGN
The Growth Management Committee shall review site orientation of each
project to determine variability of lot sizes and configurations to
accommodate terrain and street design, and also, variabilitv of lot
sizes to encourage corresponding variations of house designs and orientations.
If this categ~ry does not apply to a Residential Development Project,
then such project will receive the maximum number of points (up to 10
points maximum).
Criteria
The following criteria represent the general types of Site Orientation
and Street Design elements the Growth Management Committee shall consider
in their evaluation. Projects may include other criteria not specifically
mentioned here and still be eligible for the maximum number of points.
A. Site Orientation
1. Minimizes crowding and enhances spacial relationships
(e.g. by avoiding excessively deep and narrow lots).
2. Preserves desirable views and vistas by proper lot and
housing layout.
3.Minimizes sharp angled lots constituting poor building
sites.
4. Designs lots and structures to integrate with the natural
topography and vegetation.
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5. Designs lots and structures to minimize noise through the
use of setbacks, proper location of air conditioning
units, living areas and the like.
6. Creates visual relief along residential streets (e.g.,
varying building setbacks, roof patterns, landscape
treatment, etc.).
B. Street Design
1. The design of streets and parking encourage safe, efficient
circulation and fire access while maintaining acceptable
fire response time.
a. Fast through traffic is discouraged by use of curvilinear
street design and/or other design techniques.
b. Avoids short blocks, dead end and half streets (as
opposed to cul-de-sacs) whenever possible.
c.Street layout and site orientation promote the
privacy of residential neighborhoods.
d. Parking access is from local streets rather than
secondary or major streets.
2. Public transportation is encouraged by the project.
a. Locates bus stops as part of the development wherever
necessary as a result of planned or current bus
routes.
b. Provides bus pullout areas and covered waiting areas
for user wherever necessary as a result of planned
or current bus routes.
3. Varies sidewalk dimensions and patterns to avoid monotony.
4. Provides handicapped access to the project.
SECTION 3: ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
The Growth Management Committee shall review all projects for the
extent to which they accomplish the orderly and continuous extension of
existing development rather than "leap-frog development".
Two-thirds of a point will be granted for each 10% of the project that
is within 500' of existing development or 500' within proposed development
which has been approved by the Planning Commission or the Community
Development Director. Portions that are adjacent to property held by
public agencies including, but not limited to projected parks, projected
school sites, the National Forest, flood control retention basins, etc.,
shall not be counted against or toward the requirements (6 points maximum).
SECTION 4: DESIGN QUALITY
A. Architectural Design
The Design Review Committee (consisting of two appointed
members of the Planning Commission and the Director of Community
Development or his designate), shall review each project for
architectural design quality as indicated by the quality of
construction and by the architectural elevations of the proposed
buildings judged in terms of architectural style, size and
height. A project must receive a minimum of 8 points in this
category in order to receive further consideration (10 points
maximum).
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Criteria
The following criteria represents the general types of Architectural
Design elements the Design Review Committee shall consider in their
evaluation. Projects may include other criteria not specifically
mentioned here and still be eligible for the maximum number of
points. It is not the intent of the Growth Management Plan to
dictate a particular architecture nor to encourage certain priced
materials nor dictate specific design solutions. It is the intent
of the Growth Management Plan to foster creative design solutions
and to discourage discriminatory review of higher cost versus lower
cost projects.
1. Provides various visual and tactile textures by using an
assortment of building materials to finish surface.
2. Creates variety in design and architecture that creates strong
identity.
a. Project provides a mix of differing one story dwellings
and/or a mix of one and two story dwellings to achieve a
variety of housing mix and to reduce the sameness of the
project.
b. Varies the types of building materials within a project
to create diversity, yet not creating excessive contrasts.
c. Varies the color and design of housing units with particular
attention to common themes without creating excessive
contrasts.
d. Provides special design features such as curvilinear
walks, textured walkways, etc.
B. Landscape and Screening Design
The Design Review Committee shall review each project for
Landscape and Screening Design. Such review will determine
compatibility of all trees, shrubs, ground cover, walls and
fences, mounding, paths, lighting, etc., with the topography
and site characteristics of the project. A project must
receive a minimum of 8 points in this category in order to
receive further consideration (]0 points maximum).
Criteria
The following criteria represent the general types of Landscape
and Screening Design elements the Design ~eview Committee
shall consider in their evaluation. Projects may include
other criteria not specifically mentioned here and still be
eligible for the maximum number of points. Each criteria may
or may not apply to both single family dwellings and multi-
family dwellings. If such criteria is not applicable, and no
landscaping is required by the city, then the project will be
eligible for the maximum number of points in this category.
1. Landscaping materials are utilized to provide home privacy
and also screen trash and storage areas.
2.Landscaping techniques and building materials are used to
enhance the quality of the site and architecture.
3. Project provides interior parkway landscape and irrigation
improvements.
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4 Planting materials blend with and enhance the architectural
design of the development.
5 Fences, hedges, walls, etc., are compatible with and
enhance the architectural design of the development.
6 Trees are used for screening adjacent streets andlenhancing
site quality.
7 Stabilization of slopes is promoted by landscaping techniques
which prevent slope erosion.
8 Lighting sources are screened to minimize light spill
over from one house to its neighbor.
9 Drought resistent plants are utilized.
10. Earthen berms are placed to delineate the use of spaces,
provide privacy, reduce noise, control wind, mitigate
flooding, frame views, etc.
11.Grouped parking areas are landscaped to provide shading
and visual screening from streets and buildings.
12. Apartment/condominium and condominum conversion tree
planting meets or exceeds the City standard of 50 trees/gross
acre.
C. Energy Conservation
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
submitted for provisions of passive and active energy conservation
techniques used in terms of architectural design, landscaping,
and site orientation (5 points maximum, partial points may be
achieved).
1. Building orientation and landscaping are designed to
maximize the use of passive solar heating in winter
months and cooling winds in summer months.
a. Buildings are situated to maximize passive solar
heating in winter months (e.g., east-west aligned
onits, south facing windows, etc.) (1 point).
b. Windows are placed to allow cooling from prevailing
westerly summer breezes (1/2 point).
c. Tree planting considers any effects on the use or
rutrue installation of residential solar energy
collectors 1/2 point).
2. Units are pre-plumbed for adaption to solar energy heaters
(2 points).
3. Energy conserving building materials and appliances are
incorporated into the architectural design, (e.g., reduced
consumption shower heads, better grade insulation, double
pane windows, etc.) (1 point).
4. Development provides option to homebuyers to purchase
solar energy collectors for heating purposed (2 points).
SECTION 5: AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Growth Management Committee shall review all projects for the provision
of adequate housing for all segments of the population in order to
create diversified neighborhood environments and income groups, avoiding
concentrations of any single income group in one particular neighborhood.
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Those residential development projects which provide "affordable" housing
shall be given additional point consideration as well as opportunities
for density bonuses.
For purposes of this section, Affordable Housing is defined as:
Owner Occupied: Projects which are sponsored through government
programs or privately financed through market rate programs having a
price range of 3.5 times 80-120% of the current median family income of
San Bernardino County consistent with the City's Housing Assistance Plan
(HAP). This income figure shall be readjusted annually and is currently
$14,800.*
Renter Occupied: Fair market rent in San Bernardino County as defined
by Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act which shall be
readjusted periodically and is currently:**
# of Bedrooms Detached Semi-detached/Row Walkup Elev (2-4 stories)
0 - - 262 280
1 - 348 316 336
2 460 425 377 399
3 512 ~71 409
4 568 535 454
The above figures include the price of utilities and may be increased by
not more than 10% if allowable by the provisions of the Housing and
Community Development Act. For projects which do not include utilities
in the rental rates, the following deductions from the above described
fair market rates shall be made:
# of Bedrooms Deductions for Utilities
0 25
1 30
2 35
3 40
4 45
*Median family income of San Bernardino County is current as of January,
1979.
**Fair market rent is current as of April, 1979.
Criteria
1. Affordable housing shall be evaluated using the following criteria:
a. Project provides 15% or more affordable housing (6 points, up
to 20% density bonus).
b.Project provides 5 to 15% affordable housing (4 points, up to
10% density bonus).
c. Project provides 1 to 5% affordable housing (2 points, up to
5% density bonus).
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(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities, P.U.D.'s,
phased master planned developments, etc., Affordable Housing
shall be evaluated for the entire project and the points shall
be applied to each phase of that project. This section may
not be implemented until the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
have been amended to allow for density bonuses).
SECTION 6: PLANNED COMMUNITIES AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS P.U.D.)
A. Planned Communities
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
submitted as a Planned Community for the degree to which it
achieves a variety of bousing types, provides public facilities
and services, efficient internal circulation and overall
integration of residential design factors. For purposes of
this ordinance, an application submitted as a Planned Community
must consist of a minimum of 300 acres (up to 3 points maximum).
Criteria
The following criteria represent the general types of elements
the Growth Management Committee shall consider when evaluating
Planned Communities. Such developments may include other
criteria not specifically mentioned here and still be eligible
for the maximum number of points.
1. Provides for a variety of housing types and costs to
complement existing housing in the immediate area; i.e.,
Owner Occupied: single family, multi-family ~ownhouses,
condominiums); Rental: Apartments, duplexes '~d elderly
family.
2. Provides for necessary public facilities, e.g., sewer and
water lines, fire facilities, school facilities, etc., to
serve the residents of the development.
3. Provides an efficient internal circulation svstem designed
to maximize safety and minimize congestion and monotony,
which is integrated with the City's Master Street Plan.
4. Creates various and diverse architectural and site design
themes throughout the development, however, not over
exagerating any one theme.
B. Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
Planned Unit Developments (PUD's) which are not a part of an
adopted Planned Community shall receive 1 point for each 5
acres of planned unit development not to exceed a total of 3
points for the entire project.
SECTION 7: CUSTOM LOT/TRACT SUBDIVISIONS
This section will evaluate those factors applicable to Custom Lot/Tract
Subdivisions and derive a point rating which would apply to any future
residential development project of five units or more.
For approved Custom Lot Subdivisions that are later proposed to be built
as a whole or total project of five or more units and for Tract Subdivisions
that have received Planning Commission approval, re-application shall be
required under Total Development, Section 1, of this Resolution to
receive further ratings in the Design Quality, Affordable Housing, and
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Planned Communities and P.U.D.'s sections as a condition of approval
prior to the approval and recordation of the Final Map. If the subdivision
requires substantial changes in the originally approved map, then a re-
review shall be required under Sections 1,2, & 3 of this resolution.
Applications for Custom Lot/Tract Subdivision shall be rated using the
following criteria:
A. Public Services
1. Drainage Facilities
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
to determine its ability and capacity to adequately
dispose of surface runoff. A project must receive a
minimum of 8 points in this category in order to receive
further consideration (10 points maximum).
a. Project drains into an existing or planned storm
drain or street capable of handling the surface
water generated (8 points).
b. Project builds master planned facilities with supplemental
capacity for drainage or extends facilities beyond
limits of site which are capable of handling the
surface water generated by the project (2 points).
c. Project provides special drainage facilities (e.g.,
on-site storm drains, underground facilities and
drainage facilities maintained by homeowners) to
alleviate grading constraints (1 point).
(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s, phased master planned development, etc.,
Drainage Facilities shall be evaluated for the
entire project and the points shall be applied to
each phase of that project).
2. Street Circulation and Improvements
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
in terms of street circulation and by its ability to
handle the traffic generated by the project. A project
must receive a minimum of 5 points in this category in
order to receive further consideration (10 points maximum).
a. Project will build or widen a major or secondary
highway or is located adjacent to a fully improved
major or secondary highway (5 points).
b. Traffic generated by the proposed project will not
substantially alter existing traffic patterns or
overload the existing street system (5 points).
c. Project provides street improvements beyond project
limits for traffic continuity and safety (3 points).
d. Project will build or widen a collector street or is
located adjacent to a fully improved collector
street (2 points).
e. Project provides special boulevard treatment over
and above that required by the City Standards (2
points).
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(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
P.U.D.'s, phased master planned developments, etc.,
Street Circulation and Improvements shall be evaluated
for the entire project and the point total shall be
applied to each phase of that project).
3. Residential Safety and Security
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
for its ability to be adequately served by the San Bernardino
County Sheriffs Department and the Foothill Fire District
and the extent to which the project incorporates safety
and security techniques. A project must receive a minimum
of 3 points in each of the following categories in order
to receive further consideration (8 points maximum).
a. Police Protection (4 points maximum)
1. Project site is within 500' of existing development
or proposed development that has received
approval by the Planning Commission or Community
Development Director on over 70% of its perimeter
(2 points).
2. Project site is within 500' of existing development
or proposed development that has received
approval of the Planning Commission or Community
Development Director between 25% and 70% of its
perimeter (1 point).
3. Solid core exterior doors, security dead bolts
and locks will be installed (2 points).
4. Security devices such as window locks will be
installed in each unit (1 point).
5. · Uses site planning and architectural techniques
such as defensible space design, lighting
placement, etc., to enhance residential security
(1 point).
(NOTES: 1. For projects submitted as Planned
Communities, P.U.D.'s, phased master
planned developments, etc., Police
Protection shall be evaluated for the
entire project and the point total
shall be applied to each phase of
that project.
2. Portions that are adjacent to property
held by public agencies including but
not limited to projected parks,
projected school sites, the National
Forest, flood control retention
basins, etc., shall not be counted
against or toward the requirements of
a(1) and a(2).
3. If the applicant opts for points
a(3), a(4), and a(5), these will be
incorporated as conditions of approval
of the tentative tract map).
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b. Fire Protection (4 points maximum
1. 70% - 80%.of the project is within a three
minute driving response time of a fire station
(4 points).
2. 70% - 80% of project is between a three and
five minute driving response time of a fire
station (2 points).
3. 70% - 80% of project is between a five and
seven minute driving response time of a fire
station (1 point).
4. Fire mitigation measures (e.g., fire resistent
building materials, site design which enhances
fire access, etc.) are incorporated into the
design of the project (2 points).
(NOTE: If the applicant opts for point 4, it will be
incorporated as conditions of approval of the
tentative tract map).
4. Parks and Paths
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
for its provision of and location to public and/or private
parks and usable open space. A project must receive a
minimum of 2 points in this category in order to receive
further consideration (6 points maximum).
a. Project provides on or off site public park improvements
and/or school recreational facilities (1 point).
b. Project provides privately owned and maintained on
site recreational facilities (1 point).
c. Project connects residential areas to usable open
space and public and/or private park sites with low
maintenance foot pathways wherever possible (1
point).
d. Project provides trails or bikeways (] point).
e. Over 50% of project is located within a 1/2 mile
radius of an existing public park site (4 points).
f. Over 50% of project is located within 1/2 mile
radius of a future proposed public park site (1
point).
g. Over 50% of project is located between 1/2 and 1
mile radii of an existing public park site (2
points).
b. Over 50% of project is located between 1/2 and 1
mile radii of a future proposed public park site
(1/2 point).
i. More than 50% of project is located within a 1/2
mile radius of usable public open space other than
public parks. (e.g., school facilities, National
Forest, etc.) (2 points).
(NOTE: For projects submitted as Planned Communities,
provision of parks shall be evaluated for the
entire project and the point total shall be applied
to each phase of that project.
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5. Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center
The Growth Management Committee shall review each project
for its location to existing and future neighborhood
commercial shopping centers. For the purpose of this
section, a "neighborhood commercial shopping center"
shall mean a retail center with at least one grocery
store which has a minimum of 20,000 square feet of gross
floor area (3 points maximum).
a. More than 50% of project is within 2 miles of an
existing neighborhood commercial shopping center (3
points).
b. More than 50% of project is within 2 miles of a
planned future neighborhood commercial shopping
center (2 points).
c. More than 50% of project is between 2 and 3 miles of
an existing neighborhood commercial shopping center
(2 points).
d. More than 50% of project is between 2 and 3 miles of
a planned future neighborhood commercial shopping
center (1 point).
e. Project is more than 3 miles from an existing neighborhood
commercial shopping center (1 point).
6. ~roiect Maintenance
The project provides for a Homeowner's Association and/or
Ua~ntenance District to ensure both on and oft site
!~/aintenance (3 points).
(NOTE: If the City determines that there are no public
riZht-of-waVs within or adjacent to the project
that normally require city maintenance, the
project will receive the maximum points in this
category).
B. Site Orientation and Street Design
The Growth Management Committee shall review site orientation
of each project to determine variability of lot sizes and
ci~nfiRurations to accommodate terrain and street design, and
al~o, variability of lot sizes to encourage corresponding
variations of house designs and orientations. If this category
does not apply to a Residential Development Project, then such
project will receive the maximum number of points (up to 10
points maximum).
Criteria
The following criteria represents the general types of Site
Orientation and Street Design elements the Growth Management
Committee shall consider in their evaluation. Project may
include other criteria not specifically mentioned here and
still be eligible for the maximum number of points.
Site Orientation
1. Minimizes crowding and enhances spatial relationships
(e.g., by avoiding excessively deep and narrow lots).
2. Preserves desirable views and vistas by proper lot and
housing layont.
3. Minimizes sharp angled lots constituting poor building
sites.
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4. Designs lots and structures to integrate with the natural
topography and vegetation.
5. Designs lots and structures to minimize noise through the
use of setbacks, proper location of air conditioning
units, living areas and the like.
6. Creates visual relief along residential streets (e.g.,
varying building setbacks, roof patterns, landscape
treatment, etc.).
Street Design
1. The design of street and parking encourage safe, efficient
circulation and fire access while maintaining acceptable
fire response time.
a. Fast through traffic is discouraged by use of curvi-
linear street design and other design techniques.
b. Avoids short blocks, dead end and half streets (as
opposed to cul-de-sacs) whenever possible.
c.Street layout and site orientation promote the
privacy of residential neighborhoods.
d. Parking access is from local streets rather than
secondary or major streets.
C. Orderly Development
The Growth Management Committee shall review all projects for
the extent to which they accomplish the orderly and continuous
extension of existing development rather than "leapfrog development".
Two-thirds of a point will be granted for each 10% of the
project that is within 500' of existing development or within
500' of proposed development which has been approved by the
Planning Commission or the Community Development Director.
Portions that are adjacent to property held by public agencies
including but not limited to projected parks, projected school
sites, the National Forest, flood control retention basins,
ect., shall not be counted against or toward the requirements
(6 points maximum).
SECTION 8: THRESHOLD POINT LIMIT
The City Council hereby sets a Threshold Point Limit of 68 points for
Total Development and 43 points for Custom Lot/Tract Subdivisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rancho Cucamonga City
Council as follows:
That the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby adopts
Resolution No. 79-74 establishing the Residential Assessment System.
Resolution No. 79-74
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 1979.
AYES: Schlosser, Bridge, Mikeis, Palombo, Frost
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: ~~ Ma~r_~
RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORY MAX. POINTS PERCENTAGE
I. PUBLIC SERVICES
A. Drainage Facilities 10 (8 pts. min) 11.1%
B. Street Circulation and Improvements 10 (5 pts. min) 11.1%
C. Residential Safety & Security
1. Police Protection 4 (3 pts. min) 4.4%
2. Fire Protection 4 (3 pts. min) 4.4%
D. Parks & Paths 6 (2 pts. min) 6.7%
E. Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center 3 3.3%
F. Project Maintenance 3 3.3%
40 44.3%
II. SITE ORIENTATION AND STREET DESIGN 10 11.1%
III. ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT 6 6.7%
IV. DESIGN QUALITY
A. Architectural Design 10 (8 pts. min) 11.1%
B. Landscape & Screening Design 10 (8 pts. min) 11.1%
C. Energy Conservation 5 5.6%
25 27.8%
V. AFFORDABLE HOUSING 6 6.7%
VI. PLANNED COMMUNITIES & PUD'S 3 3.3%
TOTAL: 90 Points 99.9%
THRESHOLD POINT LIMIT: 68 Points
(NONE: Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding).
Resoiu[j~m ~;~, 79-74
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RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - CUSTOM LOT/TRACT SUBDIVISIONS
CATEGORY MAX. POINTS PERCENTAGI.
I. PUBLIC SERVICES
A. Drainage Facilities 10 (8 pts. min) 17.9%
B. Street Circulation and Improvements 10 (5 pts. min) 17.9%
C. Residential Safety & Security
1. Police Protection ~ (3 pts. min) 7.1%
2. Fire Protection 4 (3 pts. min) 7.1%
D. Parks and Paths 6 (2 pts. min) 10.7%
E. Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center 3 5.4%
F. Project Maintenance 3 5.4%
40 71.5%
II. SITE ORIENTATION AND STREET DESIGN 10 17.9~
III. ORDEREY DEVELOPMENT 6 10.7%
TOTAL: 56 Points 100.1%
THRESHOLD POINT LIMIT: 43 Points
(NOTE: Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding).