HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-110 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. DRC2002-00690, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT
APPROXIMATELY 725,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS AND CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THREE
DEPARTMENT STORES, TWO MULTIPLE LEVEL PARKING STRUCTURES,
A CINEMA, A CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, TWO PAD BUILDINGS, AND 14
BUILDINGS IN THE ROUTE 66 AREA ON 147 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LOCATED
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN GENERALLY
BOUND BY FUTURE CHURCH STREET TO THE NORTH, THE 1-15
FREEWAY TO THE EAST, DAY CREEK BOULEVARD TO THE WEST, AND
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT,
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,
39, AND 40 THRU 43
A. Recitals.
1. Victoria Gardens-C, LLC filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
DRC2002-00690 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 13th day of November the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on November 13, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property generally bounded by future 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; and
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 and Church Street which is currently under construction; 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 with Victoria Gardens Lane under construction and the 1-15 Freeway;and the property
to the west consists of the vacant land and existing single-family residential development commonly
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referred to as the Rochester Tract with a Mixed Use and Low-Medium Density residential
designation; and
C. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed nature, type, and intensity of
development; and
d. The Victoria Gardens Regional Center will provide for a wide variety of shopping,
restaurant, entertainment, and office uses conveniently located to serve the surrounding community;
and
e. The design and scale of the project is that of a large open-air mall located at a key
intersection at the 1-15 Freeway and Foothill Boulevard thereby providing the community with a
discernable downtown; and
f. The project is part of the overall Victoria Arbors master planned community,
fostering efficient and high quality development of a large area of town; and
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,this
Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code, the
Victoria Community Plan, and the Victoria Arbors Master Plan and the purposes of the district in
which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Victoria Community Plan; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. The City Council approved the overall Victoria Gardens Regional Center via entering into
a Development Agreement and a Development Disposition Agreement with the applicant, and by
approving a Tentative Parcel Map and Victoria Community Plan Amendment on February 20, 2002.
The City Council adopted a Project Environmental Impact Report as environmental clearance for
these agreements and entitlements. The current Development Review application is consistentwith
the scope of work and type of development analyzed by the Project EIR. Furthermore, there have
been no changes in the circumstances surrounding the project nor has new information surfaced to
indicate that the project would have substantial environmental impacts beyond those discussed in
the EIR. Therefore, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is necessary based upon the findings as
follows:
a. The project is within the scope of that evaluated by the Project Environmental
Impact Report for the Victoria Gardens Master Plan, Development Agreement,Tentative Parcel Map,
and Development Disposition Agreement as certified by the City Council on February 20,2002(State
Clearinghouse No. 20010301028); and
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b. There have been no substantial changes made either to the project or the
circumstances surrounding the project since the City Council certified the Project Environmental
Impact Report on February 20, 2002; and
C. No new information of substantial importance has arisen since the Project EIR was
certified to indicate that the project would have significant effects not discussed in the EIR orthat the
mitigation measures imposed are infeasible.
5. Notwithstanding any other provision or condition in this Resolution, nothing herein shall
be interpreted as a waiver or modification of the approved Development Agreement and Master Plan
for Victoria Gardens, and in the event of any conflict between this Resolution and the Development
Agreement or the Master Plan,the Development Agreement or Master Plan shall supersede and be
controlling.
6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) The project shall be in full conformance with the directives of the
Design Review Committee as reflected in the Design Review
Committee Action Agendas dated October 1, 15, 29, and November 5,
2002 to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
2) Plant materials and structures such as overhead trellises installed
within the pedestrian paseos shall be rugged enough to be able to
withstand the high seasonal winds. Consider also non-plant shade
structures such as metallic umbrellas that can handle high winds.
3) The Route 66 Area site plan layout is approved in concept form only
subject to revisions and final design to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. The site plan shall be modified as necessary to avoid internal
traffic and pedestrian circulation conflicts, provide pedestrian
connections, eliminate drive thru use at the intersection of Foothill
Boulevard and Day Creek Boulevard. A revised site plan and design
guidelines shall be submitted and approved by the Design Review
Committee prior to the application for any building within the Route 66
Area. Individual buildings shall require separate design review
applications.
4) The linear planters in the parking fields shall include substantial shrub
and ground cover planting to convey a lush landscaped appearance
and minimize the visual presence of automobiles. Decomposed granite
is not an appropriate ground surface treatment. Paved pedestrian links
at key locations shall be provided to avoid forcing pedestrians
traversing parking fields from trampling landscaping to the satisfaction
of the City Planner.
5) The raised concrete traffic control devices (sometimes referred to as
"pork chops") shall be treated with decorative paving and/or river rock
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cobble to enhance the visual quality of the streetscape to the degree
possible to the satisfaction of the City Planner and the City Engineer.
6) The Day Creek Boulevard/Foothill Boulevard intersection shall include a
source of identification for the Victoria Gardens Center to the north for
travel and maximum aesthetic quality along Foothill Boulevard.
7) The Day Creek Boulevard/Foothill Boulevard comer shall include public
art or District identification per the Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
8) Provide some form of project identification along Foothill Boulevard to
announce the presence of the Victoria Gardens to travelers using
Foothill Boulevard. This may include special signs mounted within the
public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the City Planner and the City
Engineer.
9) The. final signage and graphics criteria for the project shall include
effective way finding methods to allow customers to easily located their
cars in the various and vast parking fields to the satisfaction of the City
Planner.
10) The project approval does not include freestanding light standards for
the vehicular entrance points or parking fields. This will be subject to
separate Design Review to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
However, light standards within the interior streets that are 15 feet in
height or less are approved herein.
11) The frontage of the site on Foothill Boulevard shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Foothill Boulevard Historic and the
Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
12) The frontage of the site on Day Creek Boulevard shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the Day Creek Beautification Master
Plan and the Victoria Arbors Master Plan.
13) Bus shelter pads and structures shall be required on site at all bus
bays. The bus shelters shall be of a design that compliments the
overall project architecture. Along Foothill Boulevard they shall be
consistent with the Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
14) The wine themed street names have already been designated for other
streets within the Victoria Arbors project. They shall be removed from
all plans to avoid confusion.
15) Parking lot grades shall be reduced to no more than 2 percent for the
southwest quadrant of the site.
16) The Tenant Handbook shall include a procedure, such as wet stamped
"approved" plans that can be submitted to City, so that the City knows
tenants have successfully obtained lessor's approval and expedite the
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process; however, ultimately, the City is not responsible for enforcing
private rules.
17) The Tenant Handbook shall include provisions for howto handle vacant
shop space relative to how it is viewed from the street. The vacant
storefronts shall be treated so as to prevent passers by from seeing
into the vacant shop.
18) Within 45 days of this approval, provide 25 unbound color copies of the
Tenant Handbook and the Route 66 Area Design Guidelines to the
Planning Division.
19) Any exposed neon signs shall either be constructed with clear covering
per Sign Ordinance or otherwise located in low wind areas or reinforced
to guard against wind damage. Similarly, hanging blade signs shall be
adequately designed to withstand high winds.
20) The developer plans on the use of murals on building walls within the
project. The location and design of murals are subject to the review and
approval of the City Planner.
21) The project shall be subject to all applicable conditions of approval and
environmental mitigation measures per Development Agreement No.
DA01-02 as approved by the City Council on February 20, 2002.
Engineering Division
1) All pertinent Conditions of Approval in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 02-22 shall apply.
2) All pertinent Conditions of Approval in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 02-20 adopting the Development Agreement 01-02 shall apply.
3) The special pedestrian decorative lighting along Day Creek Boulevard
shall be installed with the CFD and maintained by Victoria Gardens.
4) All public street parkways shall be 2% from the top of curb to the
property line without berming between the curb and sidewalk.
5) The developer within the project boundary shall install the required
public improvements that are not installed with the CFD.
6) The meandering sidewalk along Day Creek Blvd. shall be modified to a
straight sidewalk at the property line to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer due to short distances, numerous bus bays and right tum
lanes for streets and driveways. Whenever possible, meandering
sidewalk shall be installed on longer lengths of street.
7) The original LotD"(formerly Meriot Street) has been deemed a public
street from right-of-way to right-of-way and shall be maintained by the
city. The 5-foot wide sidewalk, as shown on the plans, shall be reduced
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to 4-feet wide, thus enlarging the parkway area for street trees. A
separate maintenance agreement is not required as originally
conditioned in PC Resolution No. 02-22, Item 19, since the street trees
will be installed to city standards.
8) The original Lot "B" (also known as Arbor Lane) has been deemed a
public street from right-of-way to right-of-way and shall be maintained
by the city. The homeowners will maintain the trees in the front yard,
which is standard throughout the city. A separate maintenance
agreement is not required as originally conditioned in PC Resolution
No. 02-22, Item 19, since the street trees will be installed to city
standards.
9) The street names on the plans should be removed until approved by
the City.
10) The Developer shall landscape the 1-15 Freeway to Caltrans Standards
and maintain it until Caltrans accepts it for maintenance including the
landscape within the circular on-ramp.
11) The Route 66 Area site plan layout is approved in concept form only
subject to further review of driveway openings (number and
location) along "Shiraz Street" and revisions to internal vehicular
circulation to ensure safe and efficient traffic movement prior to the
application for any building permits within the Route 66 Area to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
12) Sidewalks along the east side of the Day Creek Boulevard are required
to match the Scenic Corridor Master Plan, which features 10' x 10'
broom finish panels with shiners framing all four sides of the panel.
13) Landscaping along Day Creek Boulevard shall conform to the approved
plant palette for the street and incorporate decorative rockscape and/or
boulders consistent with the Special Boulevard status in the General
Plan.
14) Cross gutters shall be eliminated at the street intersections and provide
catch basins and laterals to an underground storm drain system.
15) Roofs shall not drain across sidewalks. Provide culverts and/or
connections to the storm drains.
16) Drainage within parallel parking areas shall have positive flow to a
catch basin.
17) Site design shall conform to all current ADA requirements.
Police Division
1) Parking Structures shall be subject to the following criteria to the
satisfaction of the Police Captain:
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a) All parking, driving, and walking surfaces, except stairways, shall be
illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained 1.25 foot-candles
of light.
b) Stairways shall be illuminated at all times with a minimum maintained
2.0 foot-candles of light on all landings and stair treads.
c) All luminaries utilized to light the parking structure are to be vandal
resistant and activated by a photocell device.
d) Stairways shall be designed to be completely visible from either the
interior or exterior or both.
e) If there are three floors, one of the elevator shaft walls shall have
clear glazing installed in one wall to provide visibility into the elevator
cab.
f) Directional signage, including floor designation and section, shall be
provided on each level to expedite movement within the structure.
Signage shall be a minimum of 12 inches in height and of contrasting
color to the background. It shall be displayed not less than 60 inches
from the parking surface and be highly visible from within any portion
of the structure.
g) The structure shall have its own street address, with numerals a
minimum of 8 inches in height and of a color contrasting to the
background, displayed at the main entrance to the structure.
h) The south and west walls of the west parking structure and the north,
south and east walls of the east parking structure shall have fencing,
as approved by the City, from ground height to a minimum of 8 feet
high. Fencing is to preclude human entry into the structure but allow
visibility into it from the exterior.
2) All bicycle racks shall be plotted on the landscape plans reviewed and
approved for construction. Avoid placement of racks in inappropriate
areas such as in planters (i.e., north side of building 5400) and in front
of steps (i.e., steps to Cultural Arts Center)and in pedestrian walkways
(i.e., between buildings 3500 and 3700B).
3) The 16-inch seat adjacent to the south wall of Buildings 3200B and
3600 are located in a pedestrian walkway between buildings and shall
be eliminated to discourage loitering in such non-visible and narrow
areas. Additionally, there are benches south of these buildings, next to
the parking lot. They too should be eliminated for the same reason.
Seating should be located in highly open and active areas.
4) All parking lots and walkways shall be illuminated during the hours of
darkness and at least one hour after the close of business, with a
minimum maintained one foot-candle of light on the parking or walking
surface.
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7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: /
Rich Macias, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:�Brad
ec to
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 13th day of November 2002 by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
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FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-01-0507-C
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00690
PROJECT NAME: Victoria Gardens Regional Center
DATE: November 4, 2002
PLAN TYPE: Commercial/Industrial
APPLICANT NAME: Forest City
OCCUPANCY CLASS: Various
FLOOR AREA (S): Largest 180,000 s.f.
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Not Specified
All structures regardless of floor area or use, except detached
single-family dwellings, shall be protected by an approved
FIRE PROTECTION automatic fire sprinkler system.
SYSTEM REQUIRED:
LOCATION:
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Brent Le Count
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PRELIMINARY REVIEW COMMENTS APPLY TO YOUR
PROJECT. THOSE PORTIONS OF THE PLANS COVERED BY COMMENTS IN
SECTIONS A THROUGH E ARE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AS NOTED.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT.
3009, TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
Completion Date
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PROJECT "INCOMPLETE" UNTIL ITEMS IN SECTIONS "A"
THROUGH "E" ARE CORRECTED OR ADDRESSED
A. Outstanding Fire District Issues Affecting Approval of Project- Incompleteness Comments
1. Incomplete Submittal: The comments contained in Sections A, B, C, D, and/or E are to
be considered "incomplete" and must be addressed prior to approval of the plans
included in this application. Other items are technical in nature and must be addressed
prior to issuance of construction or installation permits.
2. Project Specific Incompleteness Items: Section B- Fire District fees- $82 for Project
Initial Review and $132 for Tract Map Review
B. Fire District Fees
1. Incomplete-Service Fees Due: This project has Fire District Service Fees that are due and
payable at this time. The fees are due for the following development and planning review
service(s):
a. $82 Initial Review of commercial, industrial or mufti-family residential projects
b. $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 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 Building and Safety/Fire Construction
Services Unit for review of fire protection system plans and/or any consultant reviews upon
submittal of plans.
C. Community Facilities Districts Annexation
1. There are no Fire District annexation issues for this project.The project Is located within
Community Facilities District 85-1.
D. Available Water Supply
1. There are no Fire District water supply or fire flow issues for this project based on one
of the following:
a. The required fire flow for the largest two (2) structures within the project area is not
less than 4000 gallon per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 p.s.i. This
required fire flow includes a fifty(50) percent reduction for the installation of automatic
firesprinkler systems with central station monitoring.
E. Fire Access Issues
1. No Access Problems:There are no outstanding "incompleteness" items related to FD access for
this project. For outstanding technical issues see Section GR-4 below.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — Informational, Procedural, Technical, or
Operational and Must be Included, Corrected or Completed As Noted
GR-1 General Requirements for Public and Private Water Supply
1. 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. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from
an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located:
1. At the entrance(s) to the project from the existing public roadways.
2. At intersections of project "streets" and "alleys."
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
5. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire
District to control a fire.
Contact the Fire Safety Division 909 477-2770
2. Minimum Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 4000 gallons per minute at a
minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This fire flow is based upon the
fire area of the largest buildings on the project site.This flow has been reduced by fifty(50)
percent based upon required automatic fire sprinkler systems and central station,
monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
amended.
The design professional responsible for preparation of plans,construction documents, and
flow calculations is responsible for assuring the required minimum fire flow is available at
I
ll points within water distribution system.
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
3. Hydrants Used to Supply Fire Flow: Approved fire hydrants located within a 500-foot
radius of a proposed building or structure 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909) 477-2770
4. 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.
GR-2 Private(On-Site)Water and/or Fire Sprinkler Underground Plans for Fire Protection
1. Exceeds Allowable Distance: Due to the size and nature of the project fire,hydrants shall
be installed and located as required for public water systems. Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
2. Number of Fire Hydrants: Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow
or fraction thereof, subject to spacing and distribution requirements. Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
3. Fire Sprinkler Underground: Prior to the issuance of afire 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. Contact the Fire
Safety Division (909)477-2770
GR-3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems-Technical Comments
1. Required Installations:
All structures regardless of floor area or use, except detached single-family dwellings,
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
GR-4 Fire District Site Access-Technical Comments
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. Access Walkways: Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required exterior building openings.
4. Areas with Restricted Access Requiring Mitigation
Restricted Access - Parking Areas
There are two parking areas,with trash compactors, that are not accessible by Fire
District standard access roadways. Area 1 is located south of North Main Street and
west of Pinot. Area 2 is located south of North Main Street and east of Shiraz.
The two parking areas that are not accessible by access roadways meeting Fire
District standards shall be protected by a separate "special'fixed fire protection
system.The system shall consist of an adequate number of listed 2-1/2-inch NST hose
valves. Each "special" system shall be provided with an independent fire department
connection installed in approved location.
The Plaza
The Plaza area shall be provided with a separate "special'fixed fire protection system.
The system shall consist of an adequate number of listed 2-1/2-inch NST hose valves.
Each "special"system shall be provided with an independent fire department
connection installed in approved location.
The Parking Structures (Decks)
The Parking Structures shall be provided with a separate "special"fixed fire protection
system.The system shall consist of an adequate number of listed 2-1/2-inch NST hose
valves. Each "special'system shall be provided with an independent fire department
connection installed in approved location.
System Requirements
The "special' fixed fire protection system shall be a Class I, Manual-Wet System, in
accordance with NFPA Standard 14. The minimum pressure available at the most
remote hose valve shall be not less than 100 p.s.i. The first hose valve shall flow 500
g.p.m. and each additional, if necessary shall flow not less than 250 g.p.m.
Contact the Fire Safety Division at 909 477-2770.
5. Vegetation: 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.
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909) 477-2770
6. 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.
GR-10 Hazard Control Permits-Technical Comments
The-below indicated permit requirements-are based on those permits commonly associated
with the projects operations or building construction. As noted below Special Permits may be
required, dependent upon approved use(s) the applicant must contact the Fire Safety Division
for specific information:
Note: Carefully review the items below. There may be significant impact on the
proposed project. Italicized text indicates a Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
amendment.
1. 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.
2. Operate a place of public assembly.
GR-11 Hazardous Materials—Compliance with Disclosure and Reporting Regulations
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at,(909) 387-8400 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. Certificate of Occupancy Restrictions: If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate
of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not be finalized until the San
Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency
Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a
final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous material disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP)
may also be required if regulated substances are to be used or stored at the new
facility. Contact County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-8400 for forms
and assistance.
2. Rental or Lease Properties: Any business that operates on rented or leased
property, and is required to submit a Plan, is required to submit a notice to the owner
of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates, and has complied with the provision, and
must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within 5 working days after
receiving a request from the owner.
3. Fire District Code Adoption: The Fire Code adopted by the Fire District has a
provision requiring collection of information regarding hazardous materials at facilities
for purposes of Fire Code implementation and emergency response.
GR-12 Plan Submittal Required Notice
Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with
1997/98 Building, Fire, Mechanical,and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical Code; Health and
Safety Code; Public Resources Code;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.
GR-14 Alternate Materials and Methods
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 the Fire Safety Division at
(909)477-2770 for assistance.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT- For Each Development Phase
1. Fire District Site Access Plan: 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
plan requirements are based upon agreement between the Fire District, Fire Safety
Division and the applicant. 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. Include a note stating all required fire lanes shall be identified by red curbing and
signage. Fire lanes are required where access roadways are 20-feet or less in
width and parking would obstruct emergency vehicle access.
c. 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.
d. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
e. The grade of any fire district access roadway shall not exceed 12 percent.
f. If water plans have been approved, include fire hydrant and fire department
connection locations.
Contact the Fire Safety Division at 909 477-2770 for assistance.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Complete the following:
1. 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. Contact the Fire Safety
Division for a copy of"Fire District Notes for Underground and Water Plans." Contact
the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
2. Private Fire Hydrants/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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713.
3. 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 show all existing fire
hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770
4. 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. Contact Water District to schedule
testing.
5. Building Use Letter- 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770
6. Combustible Construction Letter- 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.
7. Fire Suppression System: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, plans, and
specifications for the fire suppression system for the protection of commercial-type
cooking equipment or other special hazard shall be submitted to Fire Construction
Services for review and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire Construction
Services permit. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-
2713.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION- Complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
2. Private Fire Hydrants- 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.
3. Fire Sprinkler System- 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. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713.
4.,• •Fire Sprinkler System- 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)
477-2713.
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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire
Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
6. 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. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 for inspection.
7. Phased Construction: Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District
access roadways. Dead-end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by
the Fire Code or Fire District standards.
8. 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)477-
2713.
9. 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. Contact Building
—_ and Safety/Fire Construction Services-(909) 477-2713.
10. Mufti-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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire
Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
11. Fire Suppression Systems-Final Inspection and Testing: Prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy,the fire suppression system(s)shall be tested and accepted by
Fire Service Construction Services. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction
Services (909) 477-2713.
12. Fire Alarm System-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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction
Services (909) 477-2713.
13. High-pile Combustible Storage-Permit:To use any building or portion thereof as a
high-piled storage area exceeding 500 square feet.The applicant is required to obtain a
Fire District Permit for Storage of High-pile Combustible material.Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
14, High-pile Combustible Storage- Plans:The applicant shall submit plans for the storage,
arrangement to Fire Construction Services.The applicant shall submit detailed plans and
a Commodity Analysis report to Fire Construction Services for approval. If the occupancy
classification for the building is designated as Group S, Division 2,or less restrictive
division the commodities stored shall be limited to light hazard classification only. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
15. Business Emergency/Contingency Plan: The applicant shall submit a Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for emergency release or threatened release of
hazardous materials and wastes or provide a letter of exemption. Contact the County
Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement
Division at 909 387-8400. 1 1
16. Submittal to the Fire District: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a copy
of the County Fire Department approved Business Emergency/Contingency Plan -
New Business (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory) shall be
submitted to the Fire District. In some cases, additional information that is not in the
Business Emergency/Contingency Plan may be required in order to support local fire
prevention and emergency response programs. Contact Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770.
17. Required County Permits:The applicant shall be required to apply for one or more of
the following: Hazardous Materials Handler Permit, a Hazardous Waste Generator
Permit, an Aboveground Storage Tank Permit, and/or an Underground Storage Tank
Permit. Contact the County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division/Fire
Services Section at(909) 387-3080.
18. Risk Management Plan: The applicant must demonstrate that the facility has met or
is meeting all Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements if regulated substances are
to be handled at the facility. Contact the County Fire Department, Hazardous
Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division at (909) 387-8400.
19. Fire District Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall
complete the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy
Information" Form and submit to the Fire Safety Division. This form provides contact
information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or
property. Contact Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
_ Fire District Preliminary Review Letter-Template
SL 8/20/02 Revision
_ RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
Fire Safety Division
P.O. Box 807
' Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
(909) 477-2770 FAX (909) 477-2772
Water Availability for Fire Protection
Project Information
(To be completed by Applicant-Please print or type. Provide ALL information to avoid delays)
Project Location:
Project Name:
Building Address: or Tract Map:
Nearest Cross Street: Distance to Nearest Cross Street: Feet
Property Owner:
Occupancy Classification(Use of Building):
Type of Building Construction in Accordance with Building Code: Type
Total Floor Area in Square Feet: Number of Stories:
Applicant Name: Representing:
Applicant Telephone: ( ) Applicant FAX: ( )
Applicant Signature: Date:
(Please Do Not Write Below This Line-Fire District Use Only)
Fire District Plan Review Number: FD-01-0507-B
1. Required Fire Flow: 4000 g.p.m.@ 20 p.s.i.minimum residual pressure per Table A-III-A-1
The above fire flow includes 50%reduction for monitored automatic fire sprinkler system.
2. Public Fire Hydrants: Where Public Water District Fire Hydrants are Installed.
a. Spacing: 300 feet maximum between fire hydrants.
b. Distribution: Not more than 150 feet from any point of building to an approved fire
hydrant.Reduce by 50 ft. for cul-de-sacs.
3. Private Fire Hydrants Required:
a. Spacing: 300 feet maximum between fire hydrants.
b. Distribution: Not more than 150 feet from any point of building to an approved fire
hydrant.Reduce by 50 ft.for cul-de-sacs.
c. Number of private fire hydrants required: Fire Hydrants shall be installed based upon
spacing and distribution requirements for public waters stems.
4. Number of Fire Service Connections to Public Water Systems Required to Maintain Water
Supply InteEity for Backflow Prevention Device Maintenance and Testing:2 to 3
-- 5. Special Requirements Based on-Location or Hazard:
Fire District Representative: Steven Locati Title:Fire Protection Planning Specialist
Signature: Exported on Word Processor Date: November 7,2002
CUCAMONGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
10440 Ashford Street
P.O. Box 638
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
(909) 987-2591 FAX (909) 476-7031
Water District Information on Fire Flow Availability
(To be completed,by Water District)
1. Flow Test Location: '
2. Date of Test: Time of Test:
3. Fire Hydrant(s)Flowed Identification Number(s):
4. Number of Fire Hydrants Flowed:
5. Static Water Pressure: p.s.i. Pitot Reading: p.s.i.
6. Static Water Pressure Range: p.s.i to p.s.i.
7. Observed Flow: g.p.m. Residual Water Pressure: p.s.i.
8. Main Size: inches Outlet Size: inches
9. Minimum Observed Flow: g.p.m. Maximum Observed Flow: g.p.m.
10. Calculated flow at 20 p.s.i.: g.p.m.
11. Notes/Additional Comments:
The test results above indicate the capability of the water system at the time the test was made. Since the capacity
of the water system may vary as a result of many factors,including changes in demand placed on the system by
customers,the Water District recommends you give adequate consideration to these variations when performing
our analysis.
Water District Representative: Title:
Signature: Date:
FD-02-0 DRC2002-
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OWNER'S STATEMENT - TENANT INTENDED USE LETTER
Business Name:
Building Address:
Occupancy Classification: Type of Construction:
Total Floor Area (sq. ft.): Automatic Fire Sprinklers? Yes ( ) No ( )
Based upon available ceiling height, occupancy classification, unidentified tenant or use, and/or other
factors the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,Fire Safety Division, requires that the following
information be provided to allow plans to be reviewed:
This building will not be used for high-piled combustible storage, as defined in Article 2,
Section 209 of the Uniform Fire Code. Storage heights will not exceed 12-feet in closely
packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves. This includes
storage of rubber tires, Group.A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets,etc., where the
top of storage is greater than 6-feet.
This building will be used for high-piled combustible storage and will comply with the
requirements of Article 81 of the Uniform Fire Code.
This building is a"speculative"building without a tenant at this time. The tenant will be
notified by the building owner/management of the requirements for high-piled
combustible storage and the storage and use of flammable liquids and/or hazardous
materials prior to occupancy. The Fire District SHALL be notified by the building
owner/management of the intended use prior to occupancy.
This building is a"speculative"building without a tenant at this time. The building meets
the requirements of Article 81, Uniform Fire Code for access roadways, access doors, and
has a vent ratio of_ 1:100 _1:75 _ 1:50 _ 1:40 _ 1:30 (select correct
ratio).
The future tenant shall contact the Fire District for proper commodity classification,
sprinkler protection, standpipe, and permits prior to occupancy.
I
Owner's Signature Date
Owner's Name (Typed or Printed) Telephone
Fire District Development Review — Fees for Service
(This is provided for informational purposes only)
The Fire District Board of Directors has established fees for services related to the review of proposed
development, access,water supply,and vegetation management plans. When the required plans are
submitted the following fees will be assessed by the Fire Safety Division or the Fire construction Services
Unit: "
1.' $82 Start-up Fee for commercial, industrial or multi-family dwelling units(Paid prior to TRC)
2. $66 Preliminary Vegetation Management/Fuel Modification Plan (Includes SFR In-fill lots)
3. $66 Final Vegetation Management/Fuel Modification Plan and Inspection (Subdivision)
4. $132 Single-family Dwelling Review-Located in the Hazardous Fire Area
5. $132 Fire District Review of Tract or Parcel Maps other than Single-family Residential Tract
6. $132 Minor Development Review Fee(MDR) (RemodeVTenant Improvement)
7. $132 Conditional Use Permit Review Fee(CUP)
8. $132 for Single-family Residential Development
9. $132 for Single-family Residential Tract(per phase)
10. $132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
11..$132 for Private Fire Mains or Fire Sprinkler Underground Water Supply
12. $677(per new building)for Mufti-family Residential Development
13. $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.
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