HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15716,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 175 ACRES
OF LAND INTO 97 PARCELS AND 39 LETTERED LOTS (PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC STREETS) TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROPOSED PROJECT
KNOWN AS THE VICTORIA GARDENS ON APPROXIMATELY 175 ACRES
OF LAND AND IS GENERALLY BOUNDED BY FUTURE CHURCH STREET
TO THE NORTH, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH, 1-15
FREEWAY TO THE EAST, AND THE FUTURE DAY CREEK BOULEVARD
TO THE WEST AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
APN: 227-161-35, 36 AND 38; 227-171-22 AND 23; 227-201-30, 33, 35,
AND 36; AND 227-211-24 AND 39 THRU 43.
A. Recitals.
1. Forest City Development California Inc. filed an application for the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map 15716 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as 'the application."
2. On January 9, and continued to January 23, 2002, 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 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 9, and January 23, 2002, including written and oral staff reports,this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property generally bounded byfuture Church Street to the
north, future Victoria Gardens Lane and the 1-15 Freeway to the east, Foothill Boulevard to the south,
and future Day Creek Boulevard to the west; the site is presently vacant, unimproved land.
b. The property to the north of the subject site consists of vacant land planned for
single-family residential development within the American Beauty Development within the Mixed Use
district; Foothill Boulevard lies immediately to the south with the property to the south across Foothill
Boulevard consisting of vacant, unimproved property with a Regionally Related Office/Commercial
designation; the property to the east is vacant to be designated Mixed Use per the related Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 01-01 and the 1-15 Freeway; and the property to the west consists of
the vacant land and existing single-family residential development commonly referred to as the
Rochester Tract with a Mixed Use and Low-Medium Density residential designation.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 2
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 Parcel Map is consistent with the Victoria Community Plan and
the General Plan.
b. That no improvements are proposed with this subdivision, which is intended for
financing and conveyance purposes only.
C. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed future development.
d. That the proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage or
public health problems or have adverse effects on abutting properties.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the "Final Environmental Impact
Report for Victoria Gardens SCH No: 2001031028," together with all written and oral reports, the
Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect upon the environment beyond those impacts related to air quality and trafficthat are
significant and unavoidable and will, therefore, necessitate a Statement of Overriding Considerations
by the City Council.
a. That the "Final Environmental Impact Report for Victoria Gardens SCH No:
2001031028," has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder,that said Environmental
Impact Report prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission;
and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said
Environmental Impact Report with regard to the application.
b. The "Final Environmental Impact Report for Victoria Gardens SCH No:
2001031028," identifies that all significant effects have been reduced to an acceptable level by
imposition of mitigation measures on the project with the exception of those impacts related to air
quality and traffic that are significant and unavoidable and will, therefore, necessitate a Statement of
Overriding Considerations by the City Council.
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
"Final Environmental Impact Report for Victoria Gardens SCH No: 2001031028"forthe project,there
is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife
resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence
contained in the"Final Environmental Impact Report for Victoria Gardens SCH No:2001031028,"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 and recommends that the City
Council adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations relative to significant unavoidable impacts
related to air quality and traffic.
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 the standard conditions attached incorporated hereto by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716— FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 3
Planning Division
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) This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire, unless extended by the
Planning Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City
Engineer within three years from the date of the approval.
3) All Conditions of Approval contained in Development Agreement 01-02
shall apply.
4) The approval of Tentative Parcel Map 15716 shall be contingent upon,
and shall not be effective until, the Ordinance approving Development
Agreement 01-02 is effective.
5) The future building to be located on Parcel 68 shall comply with the
building, parking, and average landscape setbacks per the
Development Code.
6) All environmental mitigation measures per the approved Mitigation
Monitoring Program, shall apply.
7) All interior streets, drive aisles, and pedestrian pathways shall comply
with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to
the satisfaction of the City Planner, City Engineer, and City Building
Official.
Engineering Division:
THE ENGINEERING SPECIAL CONDITIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE
OVER ENGINEERING STANDARD CONDITIONS
1) Foothill Boulevard at 1-15 Freeway on/off ramps:
a) Provide a southbound off-ramp free right-tum only lane with a
"pork-chop" channelization island.
b) Construct a free right-tum lane for eastbound Foothill Boulevard
to southbound 1-15 Freeway.
c) Modify traffic signal, as required.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 4
2) Foothill Boulevard at Day Creek Boulevard:
a) Provide a westbound free right-tum lane.
b) Provide two westbound left-tum lanes 200 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
c) Provide two eastbound left-tum lanes 420 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
d) Provide a southbound free right-tum lane 200 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
e) Provide northbound and southbound bus bays on Day Creek
Boulevard.
f) Provide eastbound and westbound bus bays on Foothill
Boulevard.
g) Provide three southbound left-turn lanes, one southbound
through, and one southbound free right-turn lane.
h) Provide an 8-foot wide median to serve as a pedestrian refuge on
the north leg of this intersection subject to City Engineer approval.
3) Foothill Boulevard between 1-15 Freeway and Day Creek Boulevard:
a) To be improved to the City's and Caltrans "Major Divided
Highway" standards (Typical mid-block section curb-to-curb =
20 x 12 x 12 x 14 x 14 x 14 x 12 x 12 x 20 feet, except at
intersections).
b) Provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as required.
c) Provided raised landscaped medians.
d) Median openings will not be allowed between Day Creek
Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway.
e) Provide 16,000 lumen HPSV streetlights, as required.
f) Provide R26(s) "No Stopping Any Time" signs, as required.
g) Provide signing and striping, as required.
h) Foothill Boulevard, west of Day Creek Boulevard, shall be
constructed full width and transitioned to join existing subject to
City Engineer Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 5
4) Day Creek Blvd at Victoria Gardens Lane:
a) Provide a northbound free right-turn lane.
b) Provide a northbound left-tum lane 200 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
c) Provide a southbound left-turn lane 300 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
d) Provide two westbound left-tum lanes 320 feet in length with a
120-foot taper, one left and through shared lane, and a separate
right-tum lane. The taper for the westbound right-tum only lane
shall begin at the ECR of Private Drive "A."
e) Provide a traffic signal.
5) Day Creek Boulevard at Church Street:
a) Provide a northbound left-tum lane,three through lanes, and one
separate right-tum lane.
b) Provide a northbound left-turn lane 350 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
c) Provide a northbound right-tum lane 200 feet in length with a
60-foot taper.
d)' Coordinate with the American Beauty project so that striping will
line up across this intersection.
e) Provide a traffic signal.
6) Day Creek Boulevard at Private Drive "L" (North Main):
a) Provide two southbound left-tum lanes 375 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
b) Provide a northbound left-tum pocket 250 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
c) Provide for northbound and southbound bus bays.
d) Provide a traffic signal.
7) Day Creek Boulevard at Private Drive "V" (South Main):
a) Provide a southbound left-turn pocket 275 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716— FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 6
b) No northbound left turns or eastbound left turns will be permitted.
c) No eastbound or westbound through traffic will be permitted.
d) Provide a traffic signal.
8) Day Creek Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Church Street:
a) To be improved to the City's "Major Divided Arterial" standards.
(Typical mid-block section curb=curb 16 x 11 x 13 x 14 x 13 x 11 x 16
feet, except at intersections)
b) Provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as required.
c) Provide raised landscaped medians. Median openings will only be
allowed at signalized intersections.
d) Provide bike lanes on Day Creek Boulevard.
e) Provide streetlights, as required. (residential, 9500 and
commercial 16,000 lumen HPSV)
f) Provides R26(s) "No Stopping Any Time" signs, as required.
g) Provide signing and striping, as required.
9) Church Street at Victoria Gardens Lane:
a) Provide an eastbound left-turn lane 200 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
b) Provide a separate eastbound right-tum only lane 200 feet in
length with a 60-foot taper.
c) Provide two westbound left-tum lanes 250 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
d) Provide one northbound left-tum lane, one through lane and
separate right-tum lane.
e) Provide a northbound left-tum lane 300 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
f) Provide a traffic signal with northbound right-tum overlap phasing.
g) Provide a continuous raised median island 4 feet in width on
Victoria Gardens Lane from Church Street to Private Drive "L"
(North Main). The curb-to-curb width of the street shall be 68 feet.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 7
10) Church Street at "unnamed street" east of Victoria Gardens Lane:
a) Provide a driveway for the future development located on the
southeast comer of Church Street and Victoria Gardens Lane.
This driveway shall align with "unnamed street."
b) Provide westbound left-tum lane 200 feet in length with a 90-foot
taper.
11) Church Street between Victoria Gardens Lane and Etiwanda Avenue:
a) To be improved to the City's "Modified Major Arterial" standards
(Typical mid-block section curb to curb = 20 x 12 x 14 x 12 x 20
feet, except at intersections). Modifications to the existing
1-15 Freeway support system may be required.
b) Provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as required.
c) Provide a raised median on Church Street, between Victoria Park
Land and Etiwanda Avenue.
d) Provide streetlights, as required (residential, 9500 and
commercial 16,000 lumen HPSV).
e) Provides R26(s) "No Stopping Any Time" signs, as required.
f) Provide signing and striping, as required.
g) Provide bike lanes on Church Street.
12) Church Street between Victoria Gardens Lane and Day Creek Channel:
a) To be improved to the City's "Modified Secondary Arterial"
standards. (Typical mid-block section curb to curb =
20 x 12 x 14 x 12 x 20 feet, except at intersections).
b) Provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as required.
c) Provide streetlights, as required (residential, 9500 and
commercial 16,000 lumen HPSV).
d) Provides R26(s) "No Stopping Any Time" signs, as required.
e) Provide signing and striping, as required.
f) Provide bike lanes on Church Street.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 8
13) Victoria Garden Lane at Private Drive "L" (North Main):
a) Provide a northbound left-tum lane 300 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
b) Provide a southbound left-tum lane 200 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
c) Provide a continuous raised median island 4 feet in width from
Private Drive "L" (North Main) to 300 feet south of Private Drive
"L" (North Main). The curb-to-curb width of the street shall be
68 feet.
d) Provide a traffic signal.
14) Victoria Gardens Lane at Private Drive "II":
a) Provide an eastbound left-tum lane 300 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
b) Provide a traffic signal.
15) Victoria Gardens Lane at Private Drive "JJ":
a) Provide an eastbound left-tum lane 260 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
b) Provide a westbound left-tum lane 200 feet in length with a
90-foot taper.
c) Provide a raised median island 340 feet in length east of Private
Drive "JJ."
d) Provide a traffic signal.
16) Victoria Gardens Lane between Church Street and Day Creek
Boulevard:
a) To be improved to the City's "Modified Major Arterial" standards.
(Typical mid-block section curb to curb=64 feet(16 x 11 x 10 x 11 x 16
feet), or 68 feet where a raised median island is required.
b) Provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk, as required.
c) Provide streetlights, as required (residential 9500 and commercial
16,000 lumen HPSV).
d) Provides R26(s) "No Stopping Any Time" signs, as required.
e) Provide signing and striping, as required.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716— FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 9
f) Provide for bike lanes.
17) Lot "B" (Arbor Lane) at Church Street:
a) Provide eastbound and westbound left-tum lanes 200 feet in
length with a 90-foot taper.
b) The north/south through lanes must align and be coordinate with
the American Beauty Project.
c) Provide two northbound left-tum lanes 100 feet in length with a
120-foot taper.
d) Provide for bike lanes.
e) The first 50 feet of lane lines and curb south of Church Street
shall be parallel to the centerline.
f) Use a 20:1 taper for lanes and curb on Arbor Way from Church
Street to Lot 'D' beyond the first 50 feet.
g) Alternate improvement standards to those listed above, (16a
through 16f), may be considered subject to satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
18) Foothill Boulevard, Day Creek Boulevard, Church Street, Lot MM, Lot
KK, Lot D from Day Creek Boulevard to Arbor Lane (Lot B), Lot B and
Victoria Gardens Lane shall be public streets.All other internal lettered
lots shall be considered to be private drive aisles.
19) Lot D from Day Creek Boulevard to Arbor Lane (Lot B) and Lot B shall
be maintained by the Developer through a maintenance agreement
approved by the City Engineer.
20) The developer shall make a fair share contribution for mitigation of
Traffic impacts outside the jurisdiction of the City in the following
amounts prior to recordation of map:
a) Etiwanda Avenue at Slover Avenue - $10,700.
b) Cherry Avenue at Base Line Road - $29,400.
c) Cherry Avenue at Foothill Boulevard - $52,500.
d) Foothill Boulevard at Etiwanda Avenue - $67,720.
e) Etiwanda Avenue at San Bernardino Avenue - $10,344.
21) Traffic signals within the vicinity of this project shall be interconnected.
Interconnect shall be provided to future signals.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716— FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 10
22) Provide an on-street master controller and telephone drop.
23) Provide traffic signal coordination timing for the morning and night peak
periods using the Synchro and Sim traffic software program. Traffic
model data shall be provided to the City on 3.5 diskettes.
24) The City "Driveway Policy" shall be in accordance with the approved
Master Plan on Victoria Gardens Lane.
25) Bus bays shall be provided at the following locations: northbound and
southbound on Day Creek Boulevard at Foothill Boulevard, Church
Street, and North Main Street.
26) Bus Bays shall be provided eastbound and westbound on Foothill
Boulevard at Day Creek Boulevard.
27) A Fire Department access circular plan shall be approved by the Fire
Department.
28) All crosswalks at intersections need to be setback at least 1-foot from
traveled way. This is to prevent pedestrians from being hit by parallel
through traffic.
29) Reciprocal access for ingress and egress is required for all parcels not
having access to a public street.
30) Internal private drive aisles:
a) Provide curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveways, as required.
b) Provide signing and striping, as required.
c) Driveways into parking lots shall be a minimum of 100 feet from
intersections.
d) Only one mid-block pedestrian crossing will be permitted between
street intersections.
31) The developer shall install landscaping to Caltrans standard on the
west side of the 1-15 Freeway from westerly of the southbound off-ramp
at Foothill Boulevard to Etiwanda Avenue, which will be maintained by
Caltrans. In the event that Caltrans does not accept the landscaping
for maintenance, the developer shall provide for maintenance for a 20-
year period as approved by the City Engineer.
32) Staff attempted to address all streets and intersections. If any were
overlooked, then those missed shall be designed with the general intent
of the other locations around the mall.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-22
TPM15716 — FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
January 23, 2002
Page 11
33) The CFD is constructing a large portion of the off-site facilities. Any
off-site requirement not constructed with the CFD is subject to
developer-to-developer reimbursement. Submit for reimbursement
agreement within six months of acceptance by City or all rights to
reimbursements are void.
34) Special medians, such as Foothill Boulevard median, will require
electrical power to facilitate community programming slated for the
median/street.
35) LMD areas shall have a maximum of 3:1 slopes with maximum
retaining wall of 30 inches, except the east side of Day Creek
Boulevard shall have maximum slope of 4:1. Top of slope and toe of
slope shall have a minimum 1-foot flat area to pedestrian walkways,
2-foot flat area at top of slope for larger slopes, per City standard.
36) Parkways shall be 2 percent from the top of the curb to the back of the
walk.
37) All utilities off-site and on-site shall be handled according to the
underground utility policy. Utilities on the opposite sides of the streets
fronting the project shall have fees paid in accordance with the policy.
Utilities on the project side of the street fronting the project shall be
undergrounded in accordance with the policy.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF JANUARY 2002.
PLANNINy1OMTISSION OF THECITY5OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry . Mc airman
ATTEST:
Brad Bull 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 23rd day of January 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT M VICTORIA GARDENS REGIONAL CENTER
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15716
APPLICANT: FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA, INC.
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND 1-15 FREEWAY
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. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map. No. 15716 is granted subject to the approval of DA01-02
and VCPA01-01.
3. A copy of the signed Resolution 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 Victoria
Gardens Master Plan on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations, and the Victoria Community Plan.
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.
SC-11-01 1
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
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. 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.
5. 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 beyond the associated amendments to the
Victoria Community Plan and the Development Agreement 01-02.
6. 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.
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 Parcel 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. For multiple family development, a minimum of 125 cubic feet of exterior lockable storage
space shall be provided.
12. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Shopping Centers
1. The Master Plan is approved. Future development for (each building pad/parcel) shall be
subject to separate Development/Design Review process for Planning Commission approval.
Modifications to the Shopping Center Master Plan shall be subject to Planning Commission
approval.
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.
SC-11-01 2
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
d. Roll-up doors.
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. Signs shall be conveniently posted for "no overnight parking" and for "employee parking
only."
6. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards
which shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an _/_/_
exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during
the hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading - No person shall cause the loading, unloading, opening,
closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage
cans, or other similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless
otherwise specified herein, in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a
residential area.
7. Textured pavement shall be provided across circulation aisle, pedestrian walkway, and plaza.
They shall be of brick/tile pavers, exposed aggregate, integral color concrete, or any
combination thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
8. All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall
be included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for Planning Division
approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. 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. 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. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open
spaces/plazas/recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
SC-11-01 3
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
6. 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.
7. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at
the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square
feet.
8. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily _/_/_
residential projects or more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent on the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
9. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area.
If covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and
single-family developments of 500 or more units.
2. Shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or
bicycling to work for each project which meets the fallowing
thresholds:
Commercial 250,000 square feet
Industrial 325,000 square feet
Office 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels 250 rooms
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting 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 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.
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.
SC-11-01 4
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible
for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted
areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and
debris and maintained in healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning,
fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material
shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees,
meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required
along all public street frontages.
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.
11. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
12. 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.
13. On projects which abut the 1-15 Freeway, the developer shall provide landscaping within the
freeway right-of-way along the boundary of this project. The landscape and irrigation plans
shall be prepared in conformance with Caltrans and City Standards through the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and City
Engineer. Landscape and irrigation shall be installed prior to the release of occupancy of the
project. If final approvals and/or installation are not complete at that time, the City will accept
a cash deposit for future landscaping of the Caltrans right-of-way.
H. Environmental
1. 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 $1,000 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.
2. 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.
SC-11-01 5
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
I. 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:
J. 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. 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.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by
the Building and Safety Division.
K. 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., TPM15716). 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 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. 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
SC-11-01 6
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
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.
4. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parGel map recordation
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.
6. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
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 Califomia to
perform such work.
3. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building
permits.
4. 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 Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. 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):
Varies total feet on Foothill Boulevard.
Varies total feet on Church Street.
Varies total feet on Day Creek Boulevard.
Varies total feet on Victoria Gardens Lane.
Varies total feet on Arbor Lane
65 total feet on Lot D
3. Comer property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or
by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
5. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
SC-11-01 7
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
6. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated
or noted on the final map.
7. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on
the final map.
8. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way
shall be dedicated to the City.
9. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, to provide a minimum
of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the right
tum lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
10. The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests
necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so,
the developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter
into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Section
66462 at such time as the City acquires the property interests required for the improvements.
Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer of all costs incurred by the City
to acquire the off-site property interests required in connection with the subdivision. Security
for a portion of these costs shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an
appraisal report obtained by the City, at developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been
approved by the City prior to commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies in
particular, but not limited to: Master Plan Storm Drain and off-site right-of-way.
N. 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. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median BikeOther
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Tratl
Foothill Boulevard X X c X X X
Church Street X X X X X X X
Day Creek Boulevard X X X X X X X X
Victoria Gardens Lane X X X X X X X
Arbor Lane X X X X X X
Lot D X X 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.
3. 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.
SC-11-01 8
Project No.TPM 15716
Comoletion Date
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.
4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. 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.
6. A permit shall be obtained from Caltrans for any work within the following right-of-way:
Foothill Boulevard and 1-15 Freeway.
O. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways,
medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape
Maintenance District: the medians within the perimeter public streets not constructed with
the C.F.D.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared
cobble or other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. 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 bome by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
SC-11-01 9
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective _/_/_
Beautification Master Plan Day Creek and Foothill Boulevards.
P. 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.
3. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
4. 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.
5. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage
in a sump catch basin on the public street.
Q. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer
and the City will be required for: Parcel Map 15716.
R. 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.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received
from them.
S. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Prior to approval of the final map, a deposit shall be posted with the City covering the
estimated cost of apportioning the assessments under Assessment District TEA among the
newly created parcels.
2. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right-of-way:
SBCFCD and Caltrans.
3. 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.
4. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be
completed beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage
protection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot
lines shown on the approved tentative map.
SC-11-01 10
Project No.TPM15716
Completion Date
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
SC-11-01
'. ,u. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-01-0507-B
PROJECT#: TPM 15716
PROJECT NAME: Victoria Garden Regional Center
DATE: January 17 2002
PLAN TYPE: Commerical/Industrial
APPLICANT NAME: Forest City
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Group M B A (Mixed uses)
FLOOR AREA (S):
TYPE CONSTRUCTION:
LOCATION: North of Foothill between Day Creek and 1-15
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Brent Le Count
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT. 3009,
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
The following comments and conditions represent the minimum standard for Fire District approval of the project as
submitted. These conditions are based upon review of the plans submitted. Although we have tried, not all Fire
District requirements for the proposed project may be included. Additions to or changes in the project may result in
additional or changed Fire District requirements. Please make the necessary changes or corrections prior to
resubmitting for review. "Bold" items identified below, as a "Required Note" shall be included as notes on plans
resubmitted to the Planning Division to obtain Fire District approval. If your project is approved by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, all other Fire District conditions and comments must be addressed before construction
permits can be issued. Contact the Fire Safety Division to schedule an appointment to verify compliance.
A. Community Facilities Districts
1. Required Note: The project is located within a"Mello-Roos" Community Facilities District for fire protection
services.
B. 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. Contac the Fire Safety Division for
a copy of"Fire District Notes for Underground and Water Plans."
3. Required Note: When any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a fire hydrant
located on a public street, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall
be provided. The distance is measured as vehicular path of travel on access roadways, not line of sight.
4. Required Note: The required fire flow for this project shall be 4000 gallons per minute at a minimum
residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code
Appendix III-A, as amended. For planning purposes one fire hydrant is required per 1000 gallons of
required fire flow.
5. Required Note: The required fire flow shall be delivered by fire hydrants located in accordance with Fire
Code Appendix III-B, as amended.
6. Public fire hydrants located with a 500-foot radius of the proposed may be used to provide the required fire
flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be
used to provide required fire flow.
7. 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,
that shall be submitted to the Fire District for acceptance.
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.
C. Water Availability
1. Required Note: 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 completed 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.
D. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Required Note: Conditions set by the Fire District during the Environmental Impact Review to mitigate the
impact on public fire protection services require that ALL structures and buildings require the installation of
an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
E. Fire Access
1. Required Note: Fire District access roadways shall be provided for every facility, building, or portion of a
building constructed when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150-feet from an approved fire district vehicle access. The distance is
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building.
2. Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets, highways, as well as private roads, streets and
designated fire lanes.
3. Commercial/Industrial and Multi-family Residential-Required Note: Prior the issuance of any grading
permit, whichever occurs first, the applicant shall submit plans and specification for the approval of the Fire
District for all Fire District access roadways to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior of every
structure on-site.
4. Roadways and Fire Lanes-Required Note: Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall
submit and obtain approval of plans for all public and/or roads, streets, courts and cul-de-sacs 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
CCBR'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.
5. Private Roadways and Fire Lanes-Required Note: The inside tum radius shall be 20 feet. The outside tum
radius shall be not less than 50 feet. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45 feet. The minimum
unobstructed width for a Fire District access roadway or fire lane is 26 feet. The minimum vertical clearance is
14 feet, 6 inches. At any entry median the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet.
6. Dead-end Fire District Access Roadways-Required Note: Dead-end Fire District access roadways in
excess of 150-feet shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. This
may include a cul-de-sac,"hammerhead,"or other means approved by the Fire District.
7. Required Note: All 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. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are an
obstruction.
8. Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to exterior building
openings.
9. Required Note: All buildings that have three or more stories, or are 30 feet in height shall be provided with fire
apparatus access on at least two sides. Access to exterior walls shall extend from 5 to 50 feet horizontally,
with no vertical obstructions.
10. Knox Rapid Entry System: 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 speck
details and ordering information.
11. Required Note: 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.
12. A building or site directory shall be required,as noted below:
Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s)to the site.
Standard directory in building lobby.
Other:
13. Required Note: Emergency access, a minimum 26 feet in width and 14 feet, 6 inches in height shall be
provided and maintained free and Gear of any obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with
Fire District Standards.
14. 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. When Fire Lanes are
required by the Fire District 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.
15. New buildings other than single-family 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.
16. In multi-unit complexes approved address numbers, and/or building identification letters shall be provided on
the front and back of all units, suites, or buildings. The Fire District shall review and approve the numbering
plan in coordination with the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
F. 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 the minimum water supply
for fire fighting purposes and the all-weather fire protection access roadway that meets Fire District
Standards shall be in place and operational before any combustible material is placed on-site. The
roadway shall be maintained at all times.
G. Architectural Building Plans
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit 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 any required notes to be placed on the
plans prior to submittal.
H. Fire District Service Fees*
1. The following fees may be applicable to this project and are being identified at this time to assist the
applicant in planning for future costs. Other comments in this letter identify fire protection features or
other required installations subject to approval by the Fire District. The fees for these additional plan
reviews are to be paid at the time plans submitted. When the required plans are submitted the
following fees will be assessed by the Fire Safety Division:••
$82 Start-up fee for commercial, industrial or multi-family dwelling units(Paid prior to TRC)
$66 Fire District Access Review(Includes Fire Lane Plans)
$132 Minor Development Review Fee(MDR)(Remodelfrenant Improvement)
$132 Conditional Use Permit Fee(CUP)
$132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
$132 for Private Fire Mains or Fire Sprinkler Underground Water Supply
$677(per new building)for New Commercial and Industrial Development
'• Plus a microfiche/laser-fiche fee of $1.00 per plan sheet for all final plans approved by the Fire Safety Division.
Note: Separate plan check fees will be assessed by the Fire Construction Services unit for review of tenant
improvement work, fire protection systems (fire sprinklers, alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, etc.),
and/or any consultant reviews upon submittal of plans.
2. The following service fees are due to the Fire District and payable at this time:
$82 Start-up fee for commercial, industrial or multi-family dwelling units (Paid prior to TRC)
$132 Fire District Review of Tract or Parcel Maps other than Single-family Residential Tract
$214 -Total due at this time. Remit payment by check made payable to the "Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District."
" Plus a microficheAaser-fiche fee of $1.00 per plan sheet for all final plans approved by the Fire Safety Division.
'Note: Separate plan check fees will be assessed by the Fire Construction Services unit for review of tenant
improvement work,fire protection systems(fire sprinklers,alarm systems,fire extinguishing systems, etc.),
and/or any consultant reviews upon submittal of plans.
I. Hazard Control Permits
1. As noted below Special Permits may be required, dependent upon approved use(s):
a. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described below,
which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or
property.
b. Operate a place of public assembly.
c. To install any access control device, system, or any material under, upon or within the required fire
district access roadway. This includes any gate, barrier, traffic-calming device, speed bump, speed
hump or any device that delays or slows Fire District response.
d. High piled combustible storage.
e. Candles and open flame in public assembly.
J. 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: In addition to the fees due at this time please note that separate plan check fees for tenant
improvements, fire protection systems and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed at time of submittal of
plans.
K. Other Fire District Requirements or Comments
1. NOTE: Compliance with Fire District mitigation measures identified in Environmental Impact Report.
Fire District Conditions of Approval-Template
SL 10/24/01 Revision