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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-125 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128, A SUBDIVISION OF 97 RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 23.9 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, WEST OF VICTORIA PARK LANE AND EAST OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 227-091-14 AND 15 AND 227-111-12 AND 13. A. Recitals. 1. D. R. Horton filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map 16128, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter, in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 21st day of November 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on November 21, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property generally located along the north side of Base Line Road, west of Victoria Park Lane and east of Day Creek Boulevard; and b. Properties to the north are an unused railroad corridor and single-family residential neighborhood; property to the south across Base Line Road is the historic Regina Winery facility; properties to the east are vacant, a neighborhood commercial center, and an apartment complex; and property to the west is a public storage facility; and C. The subdivision design, lot sizes, and dimensions are consistent with the development standards of the Low-Medium Residential District of the Victoria Community Plan. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The Tentative Tract Map and its improvements are consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and the Victoria Community Plan; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-125 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128— D. R. HORTON November 21, 2000 Page 2 b. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and C. The design of the subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and d. The Tentative Tract Map will not cause serious public health problems; and e. The design of the Tentative Tract will not conflict with any easement acquired for access and/or service utilities within the proposed subdivision. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for General Plan Amendment 00-01B and Victoria Community Plan Amendment 00-01, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d)of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 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. Engineering Division 1) Construct Base Line Road full width from Day Creek Boulevard to the existing limit of full width improvements at Hanley Avenue (now San Carmela), including, but not limited to, curbs and gutters, asphalt paving, sidewalks, street lights, street trees, median island, bike lane (class II) and all necessary transitions both east and west of the project limits, pursuant to City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Provide a bond substitution. 2) Should the frontage street improvements conditioned for this tract be installed by others, reimbursement for those costs shall be paid prior to final map recordation. Off-site improvements installed by this project are to be reimbursed by others. 3) All internal streets shall be improved in accordance with City"Local Street' standards, including but not limited to, curbs and gutters, sidewalk, driveway approaches, street lights, street trees, signing, and striping and as required. 4) There shall be a 4-foot concrete sidewalk or a temporary asphalt concrete sidewalk on the north side of Base Line Road from San Carmela to Victoria Park Lane prior to occupancy of any of the homes in this subdivision. A sidewalk is necessary to provide a safe route to school for the children. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-125 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128 — D. R. HORTON November 21, 2000 Page 3 5) Construct Base Line median island, including landscaping, in accordance with the Base Line Road Master Plan from San Carmela Court to Day Creek Boulevard. Off-site portion from westerly tract boundary to Day Creek Boulevard is subject to reimbursement by others. 6) Install conduits (with pull rope), including interconnect conduit, pull boxes, and poles for future traffic signal at Base Line Road and San Carmela. 7) Construct San Carmela full width including, but not limited to, curbs and gutters, asphalt paving, street lights, street trees, sidewalks, signing, striping etc. and as required. 8) No median breaks will be allowed between Victoria Park Lane and Day Creek Boulevard, except at San Carmela. 9) The sidewalk along San Carmel shall be property line adjacent. 10) On-site drainage connection to public drainage facility shall be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 11) Extend the existing storm drain in Base Line Road west of San Carmela to connect with the catch basins at Victoria Station and remove the existing interim storm drain across Base Line Road. 12) Vacate excess San Carmela Court right of way. Good faith effort shall be made to process lot line adjustment to transfer easterly portion to the property to the east. If not able, then final map shall show as a letter lot in fee simple to the City. At such time of development of property to east,City will quitclaim property for development. 13) Grading Plan may be revised as determined by City Engineer to have slope along Base Line Road outside sidewalk easement. Sidewalk along Base Line Road shall be meandering. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF NOVEMBER 2000. PLANNING C MMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: E , LarryT McNiel, Chairman ATTEST: Brad Se et PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-125 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16128— D. R. HORTON November 21, 2000 Page 4 1, 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 21 st day of November 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: TENTATIVE TRACT 16128 AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-38 SUBJECT: 97 LOT SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING PLANS APPLICANT: D.R. HORTON NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, WEST OF VICTORIA PARK LOCATION: LANE AND EAST OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check. B. Time Limits 1. This tentative tract map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval. 2. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. C. Site Development 1. 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 the Victoria Community Plan SC-10-00 1 Project No.TT16128&DR00-38 Completion Date 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 facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced,whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. 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. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 8. 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. 9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 10. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)are subject to the approval of the Planning 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. 11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. 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 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 17.08.060-G-2. 13. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 14. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's perimeter. SC-10-00 2 Project No.TT16128&DR00-38 Completion Date 15. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two'/cinch lag bolts, to withstand high winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade. 16. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. 17. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 18. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. 19. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. 20. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. D. Building Design 1. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment as approved by the Planning Commission, subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 2. 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. E. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in _/_/_ the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater _/_/_ slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code and/or Victoria Community Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. SC-10-00 3 Project No.TT16128&DR00-38 Completion Date 6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 7. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Base Line Road. 8. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the _/_/_ design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 10. Tree maintenance 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. 11. Landscaping and irrigation within public maintenance areas shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. 12. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required adjoining the north property line F. Other Agencies 1. 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 for 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: G. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City. 2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. H. Street Improvements 1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street I Comm n1sland Bike Other Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Trail Base Line Road X X,b X,c X X X X X San Carmela X X X X X X X 2. Improvement Plans and Construction: a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil SC-10-00 4 Project No.TT16128 8 DR00-38 Completion Date Engineer and 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 improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required. c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer Notes: (1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer. (2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified. e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check. 3. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. 4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. I. Public Maintenance Areas 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 landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: Median Island on Base Line Road, Base Line frontage and portion of west side of San Carmela. 2. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting _/_/_ Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer. SC-10-00 5 Project No.TT16128&DR00.38 Completion Date 3. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the developer until accepted by the City. 4. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective Beautification Master Plan Base Line Road. J. 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 Cucamonga 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 approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: K. General Fire Protection Conditions 1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. 2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1750 gallons per minute, Per'97 UFC Appendix III-A, 5, (b)(Table). -OR X A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel prior to water plan approval. X For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after construction and prior to occupancy. 3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel. 4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers. 5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of the required fire protection system. 6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final inspection. SC-10-00 6 Project No.TT16128&DR00-38 Completion Date 7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. 8. Fire District feels), plus a $1 per"plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows: X $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply. X $132 for Single Family Residential Tract(per phase). 9. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC, UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC. NOTE: SEPARATE PLAN CHECK FEES FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (SPRINKLERS, HOOD SYSTEMS, ALARMS, ETC.), AND/OR ANY CONSULTANT REVIEWS WILL BE ASSESSED UPON SUBMITTAL OF PLANS. NOTE: A SEPARATE GRADING PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS BEING PROPOSED WILL GENERATE 50 CUBIC YARDS OR MORE OF COMBINED CUT AND FILL. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL BE PREPARED, STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. M. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. N. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. SC-10-00 7