HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-50 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBTPM15731, A SUBDIVISION OF 2.95 ACRES INTO TWO
PARCELS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT(SUBAREA 7), LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITE OAK AVENUE AND ELM
AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 208-
352-42.
A. Recitals.
1. Regent Communities, LTD, filed an application for approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM15731, 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 the 22nd day of May 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public
hearing for the above-described map.
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 public hearing on May 22, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the 2.95 acre parcel located at the southeast comer of
White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue; and
b. The properties to the north, west, and southeast of the subject site are vacant, the
property to the south consists of an industrial park, and the property to the northeast is improved with
one industrial building; and
C. The property is vacant and has occasionally been disced for weed control; and
d. Two small multi-tenant industrial buildings are proposed on the vacant 1.06 acre
parcel to the southeast; and
e. The industrial building to the northeast has been developed on the property line.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan and Development
Code; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-50
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May 22, 2002
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b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan and the Development Code; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the staff report of May 22, 2002,
togetherwith all written and oral reports included for the environmental review forthe application,the
Planning Commission finds that this project is categorically exempt per Class 15, Minor Land
Divisions, as defined in Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
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
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Engineering Division
1) All drive approaches shall be a minimum of 35 feet wide per City
Standard 101, Type C, including the one on Elm Avenue.
2) Revise existing City street improvement plans to reflect the missing
public improvements, as required by the City Engineer.
3) The drive accent paving shall be outside of the public right-of-way.
4) Parkway shall slope 2 percent from the public right-of-way to the back
of curb.
5) A reciprocal access easement shall be recorded on the Final Parcel
Map.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Y.""v� )�
Carry T. cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad B r ecre ry
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-50
SUBTPM15731 — REGENT COMMUNITIES, LTD.
May 22, 2002
Page 3
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 22nd day of May 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM15731"
SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION OF 2.95 ACRES INTO TWO PARCELS
APPLICANT: REGENT COMMUNITIES
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITE OAK AVENUE AND ELM 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, offices, 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.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and
Development Code regulations.
2. 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.
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3. 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.
D. Landscaping
1. 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.
2. Special landscape features such as mounding and meandering sidewalks (with horizontal
change) is required along White Oak Avenue and Elm Avenue.
3. 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.
E. 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 $719.00 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. ��-
2. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way
shall be dedicated to the City.
G. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: _ l�—
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street I Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
White Oak c x x x o f
Elm Street c x x x o f
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. (e) Access ramp. (f)Traffic sign. (g) 18-inch RCP stormdrains.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
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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.
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.
H. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
I. Improvement Completion
1: If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they
will be completed upon development for: each parcel,
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J. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90
days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits
in the case of all other residential projects.
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.
K. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
See attached fire conditions
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' FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-01-0571
PROJECT#: DRC2001-00714 SUBTPM 15731
PROJECT NAME: Professor's Fund III
DATE: April 23, 2002
PLAN TYPE: Commercial/Industrial
APPLICANT NAME: Professor's Fund
OCCUPANCY CLASS: Group S
FLOOR AREA (S):
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Type
LOCATION: SEC White Oak and Elm Avenue
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati, Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Warren Morelion
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT.
3009, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Completion Date
A. Outstanding Fire District Issues
1. This project has Fire District issues that are outstanding from standard conditions
of approval placed by the Fire District.
2. Unpaid Fees: This project has outstanding unpaid service fees in the amount of $82 that
are due and payable at this time. Please remit payment by check made payable to the
"Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. The fees are due for the following service(s): Project
Start Fees
B. Water Plans for Fire Protection
1. Public Fire Hydrants: 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. On the plan include all existing fire hydrants within a
600-toot radius of the project.
2. Private/On-site Fire Hydrants: 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. Exceeds Allowable Distance: When any portion of a facility or building is located more
than 150-feet from a fire hydrant located on a public street, as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the facility or building 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. Minimum Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 2500 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. Please see 'Water Availability"
below for required verification of fire flow availability for the proposed project.
5. Number of Fire Hydrants: Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire
flow or fraction thereof.
6. General Guidance for Fire Hydrants: The following provides general guidance for the
spacing and location of fire hydrants. Remember these are the maximum permitted
distances between fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial
projects is 300-feet.
b. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential is 400-feet.
c. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects
is 500-feet.
d. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the
maximum distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet.
e. Fire hydrants are to be located:
1. At the entrance(s)to a project from the existing public roadways. This
includes subdivisions and industrial parks.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
f. The distance from a fire hydrant to the building or structure protected shall not
exceed one-half of the maximum allowable separation.
g. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire
District to control a fire.
h. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty(40) from any building.
7. Hydrants Used to Supply Fire Flow: Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius
of the proposed project 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.
8. Public Installation: 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 a copy of the Water District inspection report
to the Fire Safety Division.
9. Private/On-site Installation: 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.). A representative of Fire Construction Services shall inspect the
installation and witness hydrant flushing. The builder/developer shall submit final test and
inspection report to the Fire Safety Division.
10. Final Acceptance: For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-site
fire hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer in the presence of the Water
District or Fire Construction Services, as appropriate. The builder/developer shall submit
the final test report to the Fire Safety Division.
11. Show Existing Fire Hydrants and Mains: Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600-
feet of the project shall be shown on the water plan submitted for review and approval.
Include main size.
12. Fire Sprinkler Underground: Prior to the issuance of a fire sprinkler system permit, the
applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, and calculations for the fire
sprinkler system underground to the Fire Safety Division for approval.
13. Maintenance Agreement: 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.
14. Hydrant Markers: 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. Available Water Supply-Confirmation Required
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. A copy of the required form is attached at
the end of this notice.
2. Inadequate water supply for firefighting and automatic fire sprinkler systems will prevent
the Fire District from approving a proposed project.
D. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Required Installations:
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or standard, requires
an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in any of the following:
a. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet
2. Plans and Permit: Plans for the required automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and approval. No work is allowed
without a Fire Construction Services permit.
3. Remodels and Changes: 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
4. Final Inspection: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
5. Sprinkler Monitoring: 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.
E. Fire Access
1. Access Roadways Defined: Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets,
and highways, as well as private roads, streets, drive aisles and designated fire lanes.
2. Location of Access: All portions of the structure or 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.
3. Commercial/industrial and Multi-family Residential: Prior to recordation of a
subdivision/tract/parcel map or the issuance of any grading permit the applicant shall
submit plans and specifications for Fire District approval of all access roadways to within
150-feet of all portions of the exterior of every structure on-site.
4. Special Access Requirements: 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.
5. Two Points of Access: More than one fire access roadway shall be provided. It has been
determined by the Fire District that access by a single road might be impaired by vehicle
congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access.
Provide secondary egress/access in accordance with Fire District Standards and/or City of
Rancho Cucamonga Standards.
6. Private Roadways and Fire Lanes: The inside turn radius shall be 20-feet. The outside turn
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 private entry median the minimum
width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet.
7. Dead-end Fire District Access Roadways: 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.
8. Access ControVTraffic Calming Device Permit: A Fire District permit is required to install
any access control device, traffic-calming device, or gate on any access roadway. Applicable
CC&R's, or other approved documents, shall contain provisions that prohibit obstructions such
as traffic-calming devices (speed bumps, humps, etc.), control gates, bollards, or other
modifications in fire lanes or access roadways without prior written approval of the Fire District,
Fire Safety Division
9. Access Walkways: Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to exterior building openings.
10. Fire District Site Access Plan- Required Note: : Prior to the issuance of any grading
permit the applicant shall submit a Fire District Site Access Plan to the Fire District for review
and approval. The following, minimum information and detail shall be included a on a scaled
site plan:
a. All roadways shall be clearly indicated. Including roadway width, vertical clearances, cul-
de-sac width,turn radii,curb cuts,angle of departure, grades, etc.
b. For private roadways or drive aisles less than 40-feet or less in width where parking may
be permitted, identify the location of proposed fire lanes.
c. Include a not stating all required fire lanes shall be identified by red curbing and signage.
d. Include detail(s) to identify which of the methods set forth in the Fire District "Fire Lane"
standard will be used to mark the fire lane. A copy of the Fire District "Fire Lane"
Standard can be obtained by calling (909)477-2770.
e. Roadway with a width of more than 40-feet parking is permitted on both sides.
f. Roadway with a width of 32-feet or more parking is permitted on one side only.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The grade of any fire district access roadway shall not exceed 12 percent.
i. If water plans have been approved include fire hydrant and fire department connection
locations.
11. 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 specific details and ordering information.
12. Construction Access: Fire District access, a minimum 26-feet in width and 14-feet, 6-
inches minimum clear height shall be provided. These minimum clearances shall be
maintained free and clear of any obstructions at all times, in accordance with Fire District
Standards.
13. Fire Lane Identification: All required fire lanes shall be identified by 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 Fire Lanes standard.
14. Fire Lanes: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire lanes shall be
installed in accordance with the approved fire lane plan. The CC&R's or other approved
documents shall contain an approved fire lane map and provisions that prohibit parking in the
fire lanes. The method of enforcement shall be documented. The CC&R's shall also identify
who is responsible for not less than annual inspection and maintenance of all required fire
lanes.
15. Address- Other Than Single-family: 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. Multi-unit Complexes: 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. Single-family Residential Sales Models
1. Minimum Access and Water: Residential sales model homes require approved Fire District
vehicle access and water supply from a public or private water main system.
2. Required Plans: Prior to issuance of any grading permit please identify the lots selected for
construction of residential sales models on a scaled site plan. Include the location of required
fire hydrants and fire district access roadways. The site plan shall be submitted to the Fire
Safety Division for approval.
G. Combustible Construction Letter
1. Required Letter: 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.
H. Building Use Letter
1. Required Letter: Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a
detailed letter of intended use for each building on-site to the Fire District for review and
approval. A form that may be used to meet this requirement is attached at the end of the Fire
District comments.
I. 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 Safety Division. The Fire Safety Division review is intended to ensure that
standard conditions have been included in the design of the project.
J. Fire Alarm System
1. Required Installation: An automatic fire alarm (and detection) system is required by
RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area, or by another adopted code or standard.
Refer to Ordinance 15 for specific requirements.
2. Plans and Permits: Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans for the fire alarm system shall
be submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and approval. No work is allowed
without a Fire District permit.
3. Final Inspection and Testing: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
alarm (and detection) system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
K. Fire District Service Fees'
1. The following service fees are due to the Fire District and payable at this time:
a. $82 Start-up fee for commercial, industrial or multi-family dwelling units (Paid prior to
TRC)
b. $82 - Total due at this time. Remit payment by check made payable to the "Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District."
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.
L. 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. High piled combustible storage.
M. Plan Submittal Required Notice
1. Required 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.
N. Alternate Materials and Methods
1. The Fire Safety Division will review requests for alternate materials and methods within the
scope of our authority. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method"form along with supporting documents. Contact this Fire Safety Division at
(909)477-2770 for assistance.
Fire District Standard Conditions -Template
SL 5/16/2002 Revision