HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-01 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-64, LOCATED WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND
NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH
SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 225-071-68.
A. Recitals.
1. Mastercraft Homes has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
99-64, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of January 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on January 12, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan;
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development
Code, the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located;
C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions
of the Development Code and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan; and
d. That the proposed design, 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.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 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.
Planning Division
1) All applicable conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolutions
88-200, 88-200A, 90-119, and 90-120 shall apply.
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2) Rear yard drainage swales shall not exceed a maximum slope of
6 percent.
3) Provide a minimum of 15 feet of flat, usable rear yard area adjacent to
the rear of each structure. The usable rear yard area shall not exceed
5 percent slope.
4) Provide, where possible, a minimum 18-foot area in front of each
garage that does not exceed 5 percent slope. Maximum driveway
slope shall not exceed 15 percent.
5) Driveways for side-on garage units shall not exceed a width of 12 feet
from the front property line to the turnaround area in front of the garage.
6) Driveway widths shall not exceed 16 feet at the curb.
7) Masonry return walls shall be provided between each unit. The walls
shall be provided a decorative finish to match the building elevations.
8) Comer side yard walls shall be provided. The walls shall be provided
a decorative finish to match the building elevations. The walls shall be
set back a minimum of 5 feet behind the sidewalk. Landscaping shall
be provided between the wall and the sidewalk and maintained by the
homeowner.
Engineerina Division:
1) Install 12-inch pipe in each private cross lot drainage easement, with
the grading permit, and a transition structure to each curbside drain
outlet (shown on the public improvement plans).
2) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, revise the grading plan to include
existing elevations at each property line that backs onto Tract 14380
(Lots 1-10 on sheets 2 and 3). The existing low block wall, as shown
in section C-C, shall appear on all applicable sections (for instance, D-
D, G-G, O-O). The proposed grading of Lots 7, 8, and 9 to drain to
North Overlook Drive shall not adversely impact the existing facilities
along their south property lines. If this is not feasible, cross lot
drainage serving more than one lot will be allowed with the following
additional conditions:
a) Private drainage easements shall be recorded for Lots 10 and
7 and/or 9, prior to the issuance of building permits.
b) Provide a single pipe system serving Lots 9 and 10 (and possibly
8). Install a V-gutter above the pipe system to catch overflows in
the event of blockage of the inlet on Lot 9 (and possibly 8).
c) Provide a single pipe system serving Lots 6 and 8. Install a
V-gutter above the pipe on Lot 7 to catch overflows in the event
of blockage of the inlet on Lot 8. If this is not feasible with Lot 7
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draining to the street, we will consider alternatives of a pipe on
Lot 7 with overflows to Lot 9 or draining Lot 8 across Lots 9 and
10 and Lot 70 of Tract 14380.
3) Drive approach locations shall be consistent on the grading and street
improvement plans.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY• 0 I
Lar T cNiel, Chairman
ATTES .
Bra ull a eta
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 12th day of January 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 99-64
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT: Mastercraft Homes
LOCATION: West side of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue
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 Planners 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. 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 whic
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 Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
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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. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
9. 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.
10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the ---
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences
along the project's perimeter.
11. 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 %-inch 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.
12. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
13. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
14. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
16. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
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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 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/ori
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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. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
F. 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. 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 the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in ---
addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
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. 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.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, /
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
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9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock _/_f_
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2. 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 determined by the City Planner,
prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
H. 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 BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: /—I—
a.
/a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check ---
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
J. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the ---
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
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Building and Safety Division for availability 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 development fees at the established rate. Such fees ---
may include,*but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation I /
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. For projects using septic tank facilities, written 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.
5. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
K. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
2. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions. / I
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City I I
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in ---
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared liy a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check. ---
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. / I
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for / I
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 FIRE PREVENTIONINEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909) 477-
2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A, 3, (b) I /
(Increase). ———
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
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b. 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.
2. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
a. $132 for Single Family Residence Development
3. Project is located in a high fire hazard area and is subject to special wildland/urban interface
hazard mitigation requirements. Such requirements may include requirements related to ---
vegetation management plans, special construction enhancements, emergency access, water
supply, automatic fire extinguishing systems, and other special requirements. AN EXTRA
SET OF PLANS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING AND SAFETY
DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTAL. THE BUILDING AND
SAFETY DEPARTMENT COORDINATES ALL PLAN SUBMITTALS AND WILL
FORWARD THE EXTRA SET TO THE FIRE PREVENTION NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT
FOR FIRE PLAN REVIEW. If you have any questions regarding your plan review in fire,
please contact the Fire Prevention New Construction Unit located in the Building and Safety
Department at(909)477-2730.
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