HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-78 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2001-00231 TO CONSTRUCT A 4,387 SQUARE FOOT
RESTAURANT ON 1.44 ACRE, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE IN THE MIXED USE
(MFC) DISTRICT OF THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN,AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 107-421-98 AND 227-771-53.-
A.
27-771-53:A. Recitals.
1. Hogle-Ireland, Inc. filed an application for the approval of Development Review DRC2001-
00231, 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 25th day July of 2001, 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 July 25, 2001, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard
with a street frontage of 254 feet and lot depth of 253 feet and is presently improved with parking lot
and landscaping, as well as perimeter street improvements; and
b. The property to the north and east of the subject site is an undeveloped portion of
The Commons Master Plan, the property to the south consists of undeveloped land in the Industrial
Park District, and the property to the west is a completed retail pad building; and
C. The proposed project consists of the development of a McDonald's Restaurant on
Pad D of a previously approved Master Plan for The Commons at Terra Vista (Conditional Use
Permit 99-25); and
d. Pad D was approved in concept on the Master Plan as a fast food restaurantwith a
drive through order window; and
e. The proposed project is located within a Mixed Use District of the Terra Vista
Community Plan (MFC — Financial/Restaurant/Residential) and has been designed is accordance
with the standards of the district, and the guidelines of the approved Master Plan.
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July 25, 2001
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,this
Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Terra Vista Community Plan and The Master Guidelines of The Commons at Terra Vista; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed project, togetherwith all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the approval of Conditional
Use Permit 99-25, the project is in substantial conformance with the approved Conditional Use
Permit and Master Plan. Therefore, no additional environmental assessment was conducted with
the Development/Design Review. Conditional Use Permit 99-25 was approved in January 2000,
which included an Environmental Assessment, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan. This application was substantially consistent with the approved Conditional Use
Permit, therefore no further environmental review was deemed necessary.
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) A 3-foot high decorative screen wall shall be incorporated along the
south and east edges of the drive-thru lane, similar in design to the
existing wall for Texaco's drive-thru. The screen wall is necessary to
properly screen the drive-thru activity from Foothill Boulevard. The wall
shall include a decorative cap that is coordinated with the building
design.
2) Provide pedestrian access from the sidewalk on Foothill Boulevard to
the restaurant. The access shall be provided in the location that would
resemble the shortest path from the sidewalk that pedestrians would be
likely to take, in order to avoid trails through the landscaping.
3) Vines shall be planted at the base of all trellis support columns,
including the outdoor eating area and the drive-thru lanes, in order to
provide a greater degree of shade as the vine matures onto the trellis.
4) The applicant shall coordinate with the site developer and complete all
necessary landscaping along Foothill Boulevard.
5) The eaves shall extend beyond the building face on all tower elements.
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6) The elevated building segments on the south and east elevations shall
be made deeper (at least doubled in size) to alleviate the "false front'
appearance of these segments.
Engineerina Division
1) There is a public storm drain in the Foothill Boulevard Parkway. Trees
are prohibited within 5-feet of the outside diameter of any public storm
drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF JULY 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY1�7 'ead.
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M Niel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bull etary
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 25th day of July 2001, 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 M DRC2001-00231
SUBJECT: McDonald's Restaurant
APPLICANT: Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
LOCATION: North side of Foothill Boulevard west of Milliken 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 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. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or 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, the Terra Vista Community Plan and the Master Plan and Design Guidelines for the
Commons of Terra Vista.
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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. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the,City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Shopping Centers
1. A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating benches, trash receptacles,
free-standing potted plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible
with the architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Division review and
approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the City
Planner:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of(the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
c. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll-up doors. —/—/—
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e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed to
be hidden from view.
3. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
4. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
5. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
6. Any outdoor vending machines shall be recessed into the building faces and shall not extend into
the pedestrian walkways. The design details shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner
prior to the issuance of building permits.
E. Building Design
1. 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.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall, whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
G. 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 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking _/_/_
stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
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4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. 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.
6. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Foothill
Boulevard.
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. 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.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
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. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Division.
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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 Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking 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 and
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
K. New Structures
1. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental
Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC Table
5-A.
3. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906.
L. 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. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
M. Community Facilities Districts
1. This project is subject to the requirements of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District.
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 flow requirements for this project shall be 1,500 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.
4. 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.
5. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible building materials on-site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Fire Construction
Services representative shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing. The
builder/developer shall submit final test report to the Fire Safety Division.
6. Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600 feet pf the project shall be shown on the water plan
submitted for review and approval. Include main size.
7. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground.
8. Required Note: If the system is private the applicant shall do the following prior to the issuance
of the building permit:
a. Submit proof that provisions have been made for the annual testing, repair and maintenance
of the system. A copy of the maintenance agreement shall be submitted to the District.
b. For developments with multiple owners, they shall establish a reciprocal maintenance
agreement, which shall be submitted to the Fire District for acceptance.
9. 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.
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P. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or standard, requires an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system.
2. Any modification or remodel to a fire sprinkler system requires Fire District approval, and a
permit. NO WORK is permitted without a permit issued by Fire Construction Services
3. All Group A Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons shall be protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
4. Required Note: Prior to the recordation of ANY map, a note shall be placed on the map stating
that all commercial structures great than 7,500 square feet, all Group A or E Occupancies with an
occupant load of 50 or more persons, all multi-family residential structures, and all structures
which do not meet Fire District access requirements (Section "E" — Fire Access), shall be
protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the approval of the Fire District.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit plans for any automatic fire
sprinkler system to the Fire District for review and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire
District permit.
6. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s) shall be tested
and accepted by the Fire District.
7. The fire sprinkler system monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system. Monitoring is required with 20 sprinklers in
Group I Occupancies, or 100 or more sprinklers in all other Occupancies.
Q. Fire Access
1. Commercial: Prior to recordation of a subdivision/tract/parcel map or the issuance of any grading
permit, whichever occurs first, the applicant shall obtain approval of the Fire District for all Fire
District emergency access roads to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior of every structure
on-site.
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&Rs, 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 turn 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. Al portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story shall be located within
150 feet of Fire District vehicle access, measured by an unobstructed approved route around the
exterior of the building. Approved access walkways shall be provided from the firg apparatus access
road to exterior building openings.
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5. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall be
submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details
and ordering information.
6. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and obtain the Fire District's
approval of the construction of any gate across required Fire District access roadways/driveways.
7. Trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, 6 inches
from the ground up, so as not to impede fire vehicles.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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&Rs 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&Rs shall also identify who is responsible for not less than annual inspection
and maintenance of all required fire lanes.
11. New buildings other than dwellings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on
contrasting background, visible from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of
darkness. When the building setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street an additional non-
illuminated 6-inch minimum number address shall be provided at the property entrance.
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. Architectural Building Plans
1. Prior to approval of a site developmentluse permit, or the issuance of a building permit, whichever
occurs first, the applicant shall submit plans for the review and approval of the Fire District. Call the
Fire Construction Services Unit at (909) 477-2713 for the Fire Safety Site/Architectural Notes to be
placed on the plans prior to submittal.
T. Fire Suppression System
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, plans and specifications for the fire suppression system for
the protection of commercial-type cooking equipment shall be submitted to the Fire District for review
and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire District permit.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire suppression system(s) shall be tested
and accepted by the Fire District.
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U. Fees
1. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1.00 microfilm fee per"plan page"will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire District as follows:"
x $132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
x $132 for Private Fire Mains or Fire Sprinkler Underground Water Supply
x $677 (per new building)for New Commercial and Industrial Development
"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.
V. Hazard Control Permits
1. As noted below Special Permits may be required, dependent upon intended use:
a. Operate a place of public assembly.
b. Compressed gases (storage, handling, or use exceeding 100 cubic feet.
W. Hazardous Materials
1. Any business that uses, generates, processes, produces, treats, stores, emits, or discharges a
hazardous material in quantities at or exceeding 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or 200 cubic feet
(compressed gas)at any one time in the course of a year.
2. All hazardous waste generators, regardless of quantity generated.
3. Any business that handles, stores, or uses Category (1) or (II) pesticides, as defined by FIFRA,
regardless of amount.
4. Any business that handles DOT Hazard Class 1 (explosives, found in 49 CFR) regardless of
amount.
5. Any business that handles extremely hazardous substances (EHS's) in quantities exceeding the
threshold planning quantity (T.P.Q.). Extremely Hazardous Substances are designated pursuant
to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Section 302, and are listed in
40 CFR Part 355. See Appendix B of this guide for an alphabetical list of EHS's.
6. Any business subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA),
also known as SARA Title III. Generally, EPCRA includes facilities that handle hazardous
substances above 10,000 pounds, or extremely hazardous substances above threshold planning
quantities. There are some exceptions, including retail gas stations with up to 75,000 gallons of
gasoline or 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel in Underground Storage Tanks (UST's) that meet the
1998 upgrade requirements. To get more information on EPCRA requirements call
1-800-535-0202. Due to State disclosure consolidation laws, Tier II forms need not be submitted
to the various State and Federal agencies. Submission of your Business Emergency/
Contingency Plan will meet this requirement; however, EPCRA does require full annual inventory
submission rather than a certification statement each March 1. Also, EPCRA facilities are bound
by the trade secret limitations of EPCRA, and must sign every page of inventory.
7. Any business that handles radioactive material that is listed in Appendix B of Chapter 1, of
10 CFR.
8. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not
be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City
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from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous material disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be
required if regulated substances are to be used or stored at the new facility. Contact County Fire,
Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-3041 for forms and assistance.
9. Any business that operates on rented or leased property, and is required to submit a Plan, is
required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is
subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates, and has complied with the
provision, and must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within 5 working days after
receiving a request from the owner.
10. The Fire Code adopted by the Fire District has a provision requiring collection of information
regarding hazardous materials at facilities for purposes of Fire Code implementation and
emergency response. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a copy of the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan - New Business (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans
and Inventory) shall be submitted to the Fire District after it is approved by the San Bernardino
County Fire Department. In some cases additional information that is not in the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan may be required in order to support local fire prevention and
emergency response programs.
X. 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 Califomia
Registered Professional Civil Engineer.
Y. 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:
Z. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings, with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. _/—/—
AA. Security Hardware
1. 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.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
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3. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates,
or alarmed.
BB. 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.
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.
CC. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
DD. 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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