HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-62 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
16193, A SINGLE-FAMILY SUBDIVISION OF 42 LOTS ON 26.6 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) DISTRICT/EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY DISTRICT,WITH A SEPARATE
LOT RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF A CUCAMONGA COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT RESERVOIR SITE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF
HILLSIDE ROAD, BETWEEN HERMOSA AND MAYBERRY AVENUES,AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 1074-251-01, 02, 03,
AND 08; 1074-261-01 AND 04.
A. Recitals.
1. Empire Homes II, LLC filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract 16193, 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 13th day of June 2001, 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 June 13, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properties located on the south side of Hillside Road
between Hermosa and Mayberry Avenues with frontage of approximately 3100 feet along three
streets, width of approximately 1236 feet, and a depth of approximately 940 feet, and is presently
improved with one single-family house and two unused and unmaintained farming buildings; and
b. The properties to the north, east, south, and west of the subject site are developed
with single-family homes within the Very Low Residential District/Equestrian Overlay District; and
C. The project will generate traffic trips, which can be accommodated through public
street improvement upgrades as conditioned herein; and
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d. The project is consistent with the General Plan Very Low Residential land use
designation (1-2 dwelling units per acre)with a proposed project density of 1.58 dwelling units per
acre; and
e. The proposed project of 42 single-family residential lots is in accord with the
objectives of the Development Code and the purpose of the Very Low Residential District/Equestrian
Overlay District; and
f. The proposed project conforms to the standards and regulations of the
Development Code in terms of lot size and dimension, and project density; and
g. The proposed project and the intended use, togetherwith all Conditions of Approval
will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The project proponents are required to complete all missing parkway
and street improvements adjacent to the site.
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 tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and
any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
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b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project,which are listed
below as Conditions of Approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
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.
Planning Division
1) Developer shall provide written notice to potential buyers that Lot 23 is
intended for expansion of the Cucamonga County Water District
reservoir facility.
2) Residential design and development shall comply with the Development
Standards for the Very Low Residential District, including height
limitations and setbacks, and provision of private trail easements of the
"Equestrian Overlay District" for all residential lots.
3) The south facing side yard slope of Lot 42 shall be reduced in height to
the satisfaction of the City Planner and City Engineer.
4) Planting and irrigation plans, subject to City Planner approval, shall be
submitted that provide for the following:
a) The planting of 700 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 15-gallon trees
throughout the site and parkways. The 1-gallon plantings will be
limited to fast growing Eucalyptus varieties.
b) Irrigation from Lot 22 to rear and side yard plantings on the
opposite side of the perimeter wall.
c) Slope planting and irrigation to all slope areas 5 feet or higher.
d) Vine plantings along the exterior perimeter walls of a species that
will naturally cling to the wall.
e) A planting and staking detail for all trees.
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5) The developer shall provide each buyer/purchaser a no cost option of
having a 24-foot by 24-foot or 12-foot by 48-foot graded pad (with
retaining walls as may be necessary) suitable for an equestrian corral in
a location determined by the staff approved corral Location Plan exhibit.
One of the model homes shall be provided with a fully improved corral
(pad and fencing).
Engineering Division
1) All Frontage roads shall be fully improved with City Standards,
including, but not limited to, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lights,
drive approaches, signing/stripings, etc. Hermosa Avenue and Hillside
Road are City"Collector Streets." Mayberry Avenue is a"Local Street."
2) Lots facing Hillside Road shall have circular driveways or hammerhead
tum-around driveways.
3) All internal streets, including Cucamonga County Waster District
(CCWD) property frontage shall be fully improved in accordance with
City "Local Street' standards and as required, except that sidewalks
shall be installed on one side of the street only.
4) Provide a Class III Bike Route on Hillside Road.
5) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical
except for the 66kv electrical) on the project site along Hillside Road
and Hermosa Avenue shall be under-grounded along the entire project
frontage extending to the first pole offsite prior to public improvement
acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. The developer may
request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City
adopted cost for undergrounding from future development
(redevelopment) as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the
developer fails to submit for said agreement within 6 months of the
public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the
developer to reimbursement shall be terminated.
6) Rear on Lots 40, 41, and 42 require additional landscape easement.
The slope within LIVID area shall not exceed 3:1, and the toe of slope
shall be a minimum of 2 feet away from the edge of sidewalk.
7) The area surrounding the CCWD tanks and property (existing and
proposed tank) shall be landscaped and/or hardscaped. The developer
shall make a good faith effort to get the CCWD to maintain their
frontage.
8) An in lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical except for
the 66kv electrical) on the opposite side of Hillside Road shall be paid
to the City prior to final map acceptance. The fee shall be one half the
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City adopted unit amount times the length from the centerline of
Mayberry Avenue to the first pole on the west along Hillside Road.
9) Lot 22 has three sides on street. To ensure the property owner is
aware of his maintenance responsibility to the rear and side yard,
parkways (at a minimum) shall be irrigated and landscaped to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Planner.
10) The developer shall coordinate with CCWD for installation and
maintenance of landscaping and irrigation of parkway frontages (at a
minimum).
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Hermosa Avenue, Mayberry Avenue, and Hillside Road shall be swept
according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may
vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
5) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on low emission factors and high-energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure the construction grading plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use
Biological Resources
1) The developer has requested the necessary tree removal permit and
has paid all associated fees. Windrows removed to accommodate the
project shall be replaced with new windrows type plantings along the
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equestrian trail areas of each lot. To mitigate for the loss of the trees,
700 replacement trees of 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 15-gallon sizes will be
planted on the site and in the parkways.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: `
Larry T. Niel, Chairman
A7TTEST:�6rad
Bul r creta
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 13th day of June 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TT16193
SUBJECT: 41 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: EMPIRE HOMES II, LLC
LOCATION: SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD, BETWEEN HERMOSA AND MAYBERRY AVENUES
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 Data
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 or tentative parcel 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.
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, and the Development
Code regulations.
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.
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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. 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.
8. 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 prior to 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.
a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced with
two-rail, 4-inch lodgepole "peeler" logs to define both sides of the easement; however,
developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material.
b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as
veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall
be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs.
c. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail for a
distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the
street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official
d. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to trail
with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet.
e. For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least
one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with
appropriate fencing.
9. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the 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 of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs.
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. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the
Planning Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each
and every year and whenever said information changes.
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.
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12. 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.
13. 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.
D. 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. A minimum of 700 trees, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within the project:- _/_/_
15-gallon (along the Hillside frontage), 5-gallon, and 1-gallon (permitted for fast growing species).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
7. 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.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along all perimeter
and interior streets.
9. 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.
10. 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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11. 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.
12. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required at a ratio of 50 linear
feet per acre. The size, spacing, staking, and irrigation of these trees shall comply with the City's
Tree Preservation Ordinance (RCMC 19.08.100).
E. Environmental
1. The developer shall 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.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of$ 719 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
3. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy), the
applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner prior to
issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to
know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
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 BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Grading
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 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 by 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.
5. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the
standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.24.070.
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6. 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 ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot 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 centerline):
33 total feet on Hermosa Avenue.
33 total feet on Hillside Road.
30 total feet on Mayberry Avenue.
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
I. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos, landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. A minimum of 26-foot wide pavement, within a 40-foot wide dedicated right-of-way shall be
constructed for all half-section streets.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Hermosa Avenue x x x x
Hillside Road x x x x x
Mayberry Avenue x x x x
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
4. 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
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.
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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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
J. Public Maintenance Areas
1. 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.
2. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
K. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
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L. 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.
M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
N. Water Plans for Fire Protection —/—/-
1. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of
all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and the Water District.
2. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and
approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District standards.
3. Fire hydrants shall be installed on a 6-inch riser with at least one 4-inch and two 2-1/2-inch
outlets. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet minimum standards.
4. Fire flow requirements for this project shall be 1,750 gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20 pounds per square inch in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
amended. The required fire flow shall be delivered by fire hydrants located in accordance with
Fire Code Appendix III-B, as amended.
5. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible building materials on-site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Water District
personnel shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing. The builder/developer shall
submit test report to the Fire Safety Division.
6. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-site fire hydrants shall be
conducted by the builder/developer in the presence of the Water District or Fire Construction
Services, as appropriate. The builder/developer shall submit the final test report to the Fire
Safety Division.
7. Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600 feet of the project shall be shown on the water plan
submitted for review and approval. Include main size.
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8. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, all fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective
pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering
Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers." On private property these
markers are to be maintained in good condition by the property owner.
O. Water Availability
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide evidence of adequate fire
flow. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Water Availability for Fire Protection
Form shall be signed by the Water District and submitted for approval by the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not available, an
automatic fire extinguishing system may be required in each structure affected by the insufficient
flow.
P. Fire Access
1. Residential: Prior to recordation of a subdivision/tract/parcel map, the applicant shall obtain
approval of the Fire District for all Fire District access roadways and fire lanes. All roadways or
fire lanes shall comply with RCFPD Ordinance FD32 and other applicable standards.
2. Residential & Commercial: Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and
obtain approval of plans for all roads, streets and courts, public or private, from the Fire District in
consultation with the Grading Committee. The plans shall include the plan view, sectional view, and
indicate the width of the street or court measured flow line to flow line. All proposed fire apparatus
turnarounds shall be clearly marked when a dead-end street exceeds 150 feet or when otherwise
required. Applicable CC&R's, or other approved documents, shall contain provisions that prohibit
obstructions such as traffic calming devices (speed bumps, humps, etc.), control gates, bollards, or
other modifications in fire lanes or access roadways without prior written approval of the Fire District,
Fire Safety Division.
3. The minimum width for a Fire District access road or fire lane is 26 feet. The minimum inside tum
radius is 20 feet. The minimum outside tum radius is 50 feet. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is
50 feet. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches. At any entry median the minimum
width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet.
4. A note shall be placed on all plans which clearly indicates the following: Emergency access, a
minimum 26 feet in width and 14 feet, 6 inches in height shall be provided and maintained free and
clear of any obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District Standards.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit plans and obtain approval from
the Fire District for fire lanes on required Fire District access roadway less than 40 feet in width. The
plans shall indicate the locations of red curbing and signage. A drawing of the proposed signage
that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be submitted to and approved. Contact the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at (909) 477-2770 for a copy of the "FD Access — Fire
Lanes"standard.
6. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire lanes shall be installed in accordance
with the approved fire lane plan. The CC&R's or other approved documents shall contain a fire lane
map and provisions that prohibit parking in the fire lanes. The method of enforcement shall be
documented. The CC&R's shall also identify who is responsible for not less than annual inspection
and maintenance of all required fire lanes.
7. New residential buildings shall post the address with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting
background. The numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness.
The numbers shall be visible from the street. When building setback from the public roadway
exceeds 100 feet, additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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Q. Hazard Fire Area
1. Hazardous Fire Area Development: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall
meet all requirements for development and construction within the Hillside District, the Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), and the State Responsibility Area (SRA). This may include
increased street widths, on-site water supplies, fire-resistive construction, Class A roof assemblies,
fire sprinklers,etc.,contained in the Fire Safety Overlay District Standards.
R. Combustible Construction Letter
1. Required Note: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for combustible construction, the builder
shall submit a letter to the Fire District on company letterhead stating that water for fire fighting
purposes and the all weather fire protection access road shall be in place and operational before any
combustible material is placed on-site.
S. Fees
1. Fire District feels), plus a $1.00 microfilm fee per"plan page"will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire District as follows:"
a. $132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
b. $132 for Single-family Residential Tract(per phase)
"Note: Separate plan check fees for tenant improvement work, fire protection systems (fire
sprinklers, alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, etc.), and/or any consultant reviews will be
assessed upon separate submittals of plans.
T. Plan Submittal Required Notice
1. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997/98 Building,
Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD32,
Guidelines and Standards.
NOTE: Separate plan check fees for tenant improvements, fire protection systems and/or any
consultant reviews will be assessed at time of 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 Professional Civil Engineer.
U. Other Requirements/Comments
1. NOTE: Prior to Planning Division approval the applicant must address all, and resolve all Fire
District comments and/or conditions.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
V. 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.
2. Store front windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic.
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3. Security glazing is recommended on store front windows to resist window smashes and impede
entry to burglars.
4. Security/burglar bars are not recommended, particularly in residences, due to the delay or
prevention of a speedy evacuation in case of fire.
W. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
3. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of
project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so indicated.
Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and
approval by the Planning Division.
4. All developments shall submit a 8 Yz' x 11" sheet with the numbering pattern of all multi-tenant
developments to the Police Department.
X. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: (909) 941-1488.
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