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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-58 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2001-00669, FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW OF DETAILED SITE PLAN AND ELEVATIONS FOR TRACT 13527, CONSISTING OF 45 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED WESTOF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 225-071-68. A. Recitals. 1. Mastercraft Homes filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. DRC2001-00669, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 10th day of July 2002, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on July 10,2002, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located west of Cervantes Place, and west of the existing terminus of both Altura Drive and Carmel Knolls Drive (generally north of Wilson Avenue and west of Etiwanda Avenue); b. The property to the north, east, and south of the project site consists of existing single-family homes and the property to the west is designated for residential use and is currently vacant; C. The project, with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with all development standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga; d. The development of 45 single-family units on 11.34 acres of land is consistent with the Low Residential designation of the General Plan; and e. The application contemplates the development of 45 single-family residential lots within the remainder portion of Tract 13527. The project proposes to utilize the same floor plans and elevations previously approved and constructed within the neighborhood (Tracts 14380, 14381,and 14382). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-58 DRC2001-00669— MASTERCRAFT HOMES July 10, 2002 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on July 10, 2002, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code, the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan; and d. That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Planning Division 1) All applicable conditions as contained in Planning Commission Resolutions 88-200, 88-200A, 90-119, and 90-120 shall apply. 2) Rear yard drainage swales shall not exceed a maximum slope of 6 percent. 3) Provide a minimum of 15 feet of flat, usable rear yard area adjacent to the rear of each structure. The usable rear yard area shall not exceed 5 percent slope. 4) Provide, where possible, a minimum 18-foot area in front of each garage that does not exceed 5 percent slope. Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed 15 percent. 5) Driveways for side-on garage units shall not exceed a width of 12 feet from the front property line to the turnaround area in front of the garage. 6) Driveway widths shall not exceed 16 feet at the curb. 7) Masonry return walls shall be provided between each unit. The walls shall be provided with a decorative finish to match the building elevations. 8) Comer side yard walls shall be provided. The walls shall be provided with a decorative finish to match the building elevations. The walls shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet behind the sidewalk. Landscaping shall be provided between the wall and the sidewalk and maintained by the homeowner. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-58 DRC2001-00669—MASTERCRAFT HOMES July 10, 2002 Page 3 9) The design of those lots with rear yard retaining walls exceeding 4 feet in height shall be revised to improve homeowner access to the retained slope. This can be accomplished by either splitting the wall into two walls, separated by a minimum of 3 feet, or by providing permanent stairs from the finish rear yard grade to the retained slope. Engineering Division: 1) Install 12-inch pipe in each private cross lot drainage easement and a transition structure to the curbside drain outlet. Detail the transition structures on the precise Grading Plan. 2) Individual rear yard drains to Wilson Avenue can be less than 12 inches, but still require a curbside drain outlet and appropriate transition structure detailed on the precise Grading Plan. 3) Curbside drain outlet locations shall be consistent on the Grading and Street Improvement Plans, for Wilson Avenue as well as Carmel Knolls Drive and Tejas Court. 4) Landscape Maintenance District plans for the paseo(Section GC)shall take into account the existence of two Cucamonga County Water District water mains, a fiber optic line, a storm drain and a sewer line. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside pipe diameter of any public storm drain, measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. a) Side yard walls for Lots 18 and 19 should be set back to align with the fronts of adjacent houses, to minimize the tunnel effect. Property lines can be defined by mow strips. b) All publicly maintained paseos shall conform to Title 24 ADA requirements. 5) Include the west parkway of Cervantes Place along Lots 10 and 11 in the Landscape Maintenance District Plans,which also need to take into account a storm drain. Public drainage easement shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of sump catch basin blockage and overflows will need to pass through the perimeter wall. Provide a minimum 5-foot planting area between sidewalk and wall for the entire Landscape Maintenance District area. 6) The debris/detention basin shall be completed, prior to the issuance of building permits, unless otherwise determined by the City Engineer. 7) Where open fencing is used to secure the channel and basin, use Standard Drawing Nos. 607 and/or 608. 8) Cucamonga County Water District shall be present during the grading process and any foundation construction for walls adjacent to their easement (Lots 30-34 and 44). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-58 DRC2001-00669— MASTERCRAFT HOMES July 10, 2002 Page 4 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY 2002. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: / rry T. i I, Chairman ATTEST: rad Bull e 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 10th day of July 2002, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2001-00669 SUBJECT: Design Review for Tract 13527 APPLICANT: Mastercraft Homes LOCATION: North side of Wilson Avenue, west of Etiwanda 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: Completion Date A. General Requirements 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check. B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. SC-02-02 1 Project No. DRC2001-00669 Completion Date 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 13. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two /2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade. 14. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. 15. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 16. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. 17. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. SC-02-02 2 Project No.DRC2001-00669 Completion Date 18. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. D. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. E. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. F. Environmental 1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. SC-02-02 3 Project No.DRC2001-00669 Completion Date 2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. 3. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. G. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes 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: H. 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. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. J. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. K. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. SC-02-02 4