HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. DRC2001-00718, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
461,88 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON 23.91 ACRES OF LAND
IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT AND GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 12 AND SUBAREA 13, RESPECTIVELY), LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUFFALO AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 495 FEET
SOUTH OF SAN MARINO DRIVE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN 209-263-68.
A. Recitals.
1. Hill Pinckert Architects, Inc. filed an application for the approval of Development Review
No. DRC2001-00714 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 22nd day of January 2003, 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 January 22, 2003, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the east side of Buffalo Avenue,
approximately 495 feet south of San Marino Drive; and
b. The site is vacant and contains no vegetation other than scattered weeds; and
C. The applicant is proposing to construct a 461,882 square foot industrial building;
and
d. The property to the north of the subject site is improved with an industrial building
(Bradshaw I and ll), the property to the south consists of a Costco warehouse building, the property
to the east is the 1-15 Freeway, and the property to the west is vacant; and
e. Three drive aisles are proposed on the north side of the project to provide direct
access to the existing Bradshaw industrial building to the north; and
f. The applicant has filed a Minor Exception to extend the maximum wall height on the
south side of the project from 8 feet to 10 feet to screen the project's south truck parking/loading
area; and
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g. The 10-foot screen wall is designed with tilt-up concrete and split-face block to
match the designs of the proposed project and Costco building to the south; and
h. The west side of the building fronts Buffalo Avenue with an office on the northwest
comer; and
i. Future offices are proposed on the southwest and northeast comers of the building;
and
j. Access into the site is from Buffalo Avenue and Charles Smith Avenue; and
k. The site is visible from the 1-15 Freeway.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project,which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
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Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) Approval is for a 461,882 square foot industrial building with truck
parking/loading areas on the north and south sides.
2) All conditions of approval from Minor Exception DRC2002-01035 shall
apply.
3) Future expansion of both proposed offices will require the construction
of 5 additional parking stalls, or less total office square footage where
the current proposed amount meets City requirements.
4) Provide decorative paving at the east drive entrance to match the
decorative paving proposed at the west entrances.
5) If/when the site is leased or sold to another user besides Bradshaw
Intemational, the three drive aisles on the north side of the project that
provide direct access to the existing Bradshaw building may be closed
off and the truck trailer parking stalls may be restriped per City
Standards.
6) Provide perforated sheet metal on wrought iron gates to help screen
truck parking/loading areas from public view.
Engineering Division
1) Buffalo Avenue and Charles Smith Avenue parkways shall slope at
2 percent from the top of the curb to 1-foot behind the sidewalk along
the entire frontage of each street. Sidewalks shall cross drive
approaches at the zero curb face. Decorative drive aisle pavers shall
be located behind the sidewalk.
2) Buffalo Avenue frontage improvements shall include widening the east
side and installing curb and gutter at 36-feet (measured from
centerline), AC street pavement sections and overlays, four
9500 Lumen HPSV street lights, street trees, curvilinear sidewalk,drive
approach(s), curbside drain outlet(s), and local storm drain facilities to
connect with existing facilities at 4th Street. Provide, protect,or replace
existing R26(s)"NO STOPPING'signs, and traffic striping and signage
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as required. The Technical Review plans proposed a pavement width
of 32-feet on Buffalo Avenue (as shown on the grading plan). The
actual width measured from centerline of street to curb face shall be
36-feet and from curb face to right-of-way shall be 14-feet. Curvilinear
sidewalk along the Buffalo Avenue frontage shall be in accordance with
City Standard Plan No.114.
3) Charles Smith Avenue frontage improvements shall include completing
the offset cul-de-sac street improvements; curb, gutter, AC street
pavement overlays, two 5800 Lumen HPSV street lights, street trees,
property line adjacent sidewalk, drive approach, and replace existing
R26(s) "NO STOPPING' signs, and traffic striping and signage as
required. These improvements are limited to the cul-de-sac only. No
improvements are required on Charles Smith Avenue, north of the
tangent point of the offset cul-de-sac(see City Standard Plan No. 112).
4) The drive aisle along the east side of the building and project site as
proposed will be constructed over City storm drain facilities. Take the
following precautions during the planning, design, and construction
phases of the project:
a) Final grades on the Grading Plan over the storm drain lines shall
not reduce the amount of the existing cover. Notes shall be
placed on the Grading Plan restricting heavy equipment and
construction traffic from operating over the pipe during the
grading operations. This restriction shall be maintained until such
time as the required pavement sections are completed and the
drainage facility is secured.
b) The elevation at top of the 78" RCP as shown on Public
Improvement Plan 1608-D, in the location of section "C" on the
Grading Plan, is about 1055.35+. Prior to Grading Plan approval,
the developer will need to perform an investigative potholing
operation to determine the exact elevation of top of RCP and the
existing cover over the storm drains through the property. Adjust
surface drainage in a manner that will maintain existing cover
over the pipe and revise pipe elevations on Plan 1608-D as
determined by the potholing results.
5) Parcel 3, of Parcel Map 15012 is subject to storm overflow drainage per
covenant recorded January 28, 1997, as per instrument
No. 97-0029486. The surface overflow drainage easement shall be
graded to convey overflows in the event of blockage in the sump catch
basin on Charles Smith Avenue and provisions shall be made for
overflows to pass through any walls or other obstructions placed across
the easement.
6) Obtain information on the Costco site to the south and show on the
Final Permitted Grading Plans, both the location of the 30-inch storm
drain line and the overflow easement through the Costco property.
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Clarify and show the 30-inch storm drain point of discharge to the
Public Facility in Buffalo Avenue and include this in your design for
storm drain overflow surface drainage across the southeast property
line(within the area reserved for overflows). Obtain additional drainage
easements if flows breach current drainage easement corridor through
the Costco property.
7) If the sump catch basin in Charles Smith Avenue were to become
blocked, the overflow surface drainage would breach the street
right-of-way and inundate the project site. Provide an easement in
favor of the City for storm drain overflow surface drainage across the
project property. Overflow shall be conveyed to existing drainage
easement corridor across the Costco site and/or conveyed across the
project site to discharge into the 30-inch storm drain and/or Buffalo
Avenue.
8) Where curbside drain outlets can be used without causing adverse
effects to the street (Buffalo Avenue), on-site drainage through the
public right-of-way shall be limited to an area no more than 5 acres for
each curbside drain outlet. Reference City Standard No. 107-C
(curbside drain outlet-large capacity). Use of curb opening catch
basin(s) on-site conveyed through local storm drain to master plan
storm drain may be used as an alternative or in combination with
curbside drain outlets.
9) Install local storm drains in Buffalo Avenue to convey all development
drainage to the Master Plan Storm Drains. The cost of local stone
drains shall be bome by this development. Provide a drainage study for
the off-site storm drain. Reference and update existing hydrology study
for PM 15012 per drainage report requirements.
10) Storm Drain in Buffalo Avenue shall be placed on the west side of the
street beginning immediately south of the project boundary limit.
11) Manholes shall be provided at each junction between public and private
storm drain systems. Provide appropriate easements wherever public
storm drains cross private property and obtain an encroachment
agreement to place private facilities within public rights-of-way.
12) On-site storm drains shall be privately maintained to their connection
points on the mainline (street junction structures). Provide a drainage
study for on-site storm drain system; include all flows tributary from the
properties to the north. Private storm drains with sump catch basins
shall be designed to handle Q100. Provide secondary overflow routes
for all sump catch basins including sump trench drain type basin. In
sump catch basin conditions, the maximum ponding for on-site storm
drains at Q100 shall be 12 inches in automobile travel and parking
areas and 18 inches in truck travel and parking areas.
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Environmental Mitigation
Water
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall identify BMP's
to be implemented during the period the site is under construction.
BMPs shall be identified on the Grading Plans for review and approval
by the City Engineer.
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agents
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Buffalo Avenue and Charles Smith Avenue shall be swept according to
a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
5) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on low emission factors and high-energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure the Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean altemative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
8) The construction contractor shall use low VOC asphalt during the
asphalt paving portions of the project.
9) If applicable, the project applicant will abide by SCAQMD Rule 1634 by
providing electrical power at project designated truck stop locations to
reduce NOx emissions caused by trucks stationed over extended
periods of time.
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Biological Resources
1) Occupied burrows used by burrowing owls shall not be disturbed during
the nesting season (February 1 through August 1) unless a qualified
biologist approved by California Department of Fish and Game verifies
through non-invasive methods that: 1) the birds have not begun
egg-laying and incubation; 2)that juveniles from the occupied burrows
are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival; or
3) that there are no occupied burrows on the site.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2003.
PLANNING C MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
A.
BY:
Larry . McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bulgy , retary
1, 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 January 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES:. COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
in I PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review DRC2001-007.18
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management-The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation)that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will betaken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
DRC2001-00718
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed bythe project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring afterwritten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2001-00718 Applicant: Hill Pinckert Architects, Inc.
Initial Study Prepared by: Warren Morelion Date: June 17, 2002
Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/Initials Non-compliance
Water
Prorto issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall identify BMP'sCP/CE C Review of Plans C 2/4
to be implemented during the period the site is under construction.
BMPs shall be identified on the Grading Plans for review and approval
by the City Engineer.
Air Quality
The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agents CP C Review of plans AJC 2
(approved by SCAQMD and RW QCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Buffalo Avenue and Charles Smith Avenue shall be swept according to CP C Review of plans AJC 2
a schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon time of year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such .
episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall CP C Review of plans A/C 2
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment CP B/C Review of plans A/C 2
used on-site based on low emission factors and high-energy efficiency.
The construction contractor shall ensure the Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufaclurers'specifications.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or dean alternative fuel CP C Review of plans A/C 2
powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading CP/CE B Review of plans C 2
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment
when not in use.
The construction contractor shall use low VOC asphalt during the CP/CE BIC Review of plans C 2
asphalt paving portions of the project.
If applicable,the project applicant will abide by SCAQMD Rule 1634 by CP B Verification of B 2
providing electrical power at project designated truck stop locations to SCAQMD
reduce NOX emissions caused by trucks stationed over extended applicability
periods of time.
Mitigation Measures No.
Responsible . .
of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date
Biological Resources .�,. ` ' y' �' ° v°h� r - x .x..:: m Y
Occupied burrows used by burrowing owls shall not be disturbed CP B Review of Biologist D 2
during the nesting season (February 1 through August 1)unless a Report of Findings
qualified biologist approved by California Department of Fish and
Game verifies through non-invasive methods that; 1)the birds have
not begun egg-laying and incubation; 2) that juveniles from the
occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of
independent survival;or 3)that there are no occupied burrows on the
site.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verlflca-tlon Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit I Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
SO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports I Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2001-00718
SUBJECT: BRADSHAW III —461,882 SQUIRE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
APPLICANT: HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS
EAST SIDE OF BUFFALO AVENUE, APPROVIMATELY 465 FEET SOUTH OF SAN
LOCATION: MARINO DRIVE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers,or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 03-16, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities
and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
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.
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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. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. 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. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
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Completion Date
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open
spaces/plazas/recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or _J_J_
more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area.
If covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. For industrial projects with at least 40 car parking spaces, bicyclist-changing facilities shall be
provided to encourage bicycle commuting. Accessible restrooms with storage lockers for
clothing and equipment shall be sufficient.
4. Shower facilities accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial: 250,000 square feet
Industrial: 325,000 square feet
Office: 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels: 250 rooms
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G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three
parking stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of �—J—
one tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area,
1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground
cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope
shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees
and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope
planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by
the developer prior to occupancy.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
11. On projects which abut the 1-15 Freeway, the developer shall provide landscaping within the
freeway right-of-way along the boundary of this project or pay an in-lieu of construction cash
deposit. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in conformance with Caltrans
and City Standards through the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner and City Engineer. Landscape and irrigation shall be installed
prior to the release of occupancy of the project. If final approvals and/or installation are not
complete at that time, the City will accept a cash deposit for future landscaping of the
Caltrans right-of-way.
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H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance
and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to
installation of any signs.
I. 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.
J. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and _/_J_
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:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
K. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: ��—
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
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3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation _J_J_
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. _J__J_
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by __J_J_
the Building and Safety Division.
L. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be __/_J_
marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC2001-00001). The applicant shall comply with
the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project _J__J_
or major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such
fees may include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees. Applicant
shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to
permits issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map __/_J_
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
M. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC
Table 5-A ,
5. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. __/_J_
6. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with CBC Section 906.
7. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
N. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at
the time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
O. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb 8 A. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Buffalo Avenuex b c x x x
Charles Smith Avenue b x x x x
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
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
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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 br 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.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those
areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and
other variables. For additional information, contact Laura Bonaccorsi at extension 4023.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size* oty.
Buffalo Avenue Pinus Canariensis Canary Island Pine 8-ft. 25-ft oc 15-gal 26
Charles Smith Brchyiton Bottle tree 5-ft 25-ft oc 15-gal 15
Avenue Populneus
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be
furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may
require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
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P. 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.
Q. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final
map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering
the property from adjacent areas.
3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
4. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage
in a sump catch basin on the public street.
R. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received
from them.
S. General Requirements and Approvals
1. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
T. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
U. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
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V. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the
police with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the
Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in
personnel or for any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-
hour dispatch center at (909) 941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909)
477-2800 extension 2474 or extension 2475.
W. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall
be a minimum of-three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to
background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-02-0699-B
PROJECT#: DRC2001-00718
PROJECT NAME: Bradshaw Phase III
DATE: January 6 2003
PLAN TYPE: DRCI
APPLICANT NAME: H.P.A. Inc.
OCCUPANCY CLASS: _Group F/S
FLOOR AREA(S): 454,087 s.f.
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Type V
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM REQUIRED: Automatic Fire Sprinklers with monitoring shown on plans
LOCATION: E/O Buffalo and S/O of San Marino
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Warren Morelion
IsFIkE.DISTRICTMSE.ONLY
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i Outstanding Fire District Issues Status "Cleared when required information is entered below
Section B Issues Cleared 1/02/03- Fees in the amount of$82 paid in full. Recorded by: KDiaz
'Section D Issues Cleared 10/10/02''-'Completed Water Availability'Report`or equivalent
road.
5 967 Gallons per mihute at 20 p s c residualpressure available
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. THOSE
PORTIONS OF THE PLANS COVERED BY COMMENTS IN SECTIONS B 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:
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PROJECT "INCOMPLETE" UNTIL ITEMS IN SECTIONS "B" THROUGH "E" ARE
CORRECTED OR ADDRESSED
A. Outstanding Fire District Issues Affecting Approval of Project- Incompleteness Comments
Applicant is responsible for resolving the following Fire District Comments:
1. Complete Submittal: Based upon the comments contained in Sections B, C, D, and/or E are
considered to "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.
B. Fire District Fees
1. No Fire District Fees Due
C. Community Facilities Districts Annexation
1. There are no Fire District annexation issues for this project. It is located within an existing Community
Facilities District for fire protection
D. Available Water Supply
1. Available Fire Flow: The Fire District requires proof of adequate fire flow for this project or portion thereof
portion for the project to be deemed as 'complete." A finding of "inadequate"fire flow available from the
water district would necessitate changes in building design,floor area, type of construction, or may require
on-site water tank(s). Such changes will impact Planning and other agency approval.
a. The applicant shall provide evidence that required minimum fire flow is available from the water
district serving the project.
b. 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.
c. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not available, an automatic fire extinguishing
system may be required in each structure affected by the insufficient flow.
d. A copy of the required form is attached at the end of this notice.
Submittal is Incomplete Until Required Form is Received by Fire District.
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers: The required minimum fire flow for this project is
4000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This flow reflects
a 50 percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system with central
station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended,
and Fire District Ordinances and Standards.
3. Consequences of Inadequate Water Supply: Inadequate water supply for firefighting and/or automatic
fire sprinkler systems will prevent the Fire District from approving a proposed project. Alternate equivalent
mitigation may be considered.
4. Inadequate Fire Flow: If inadequate fire flow is available for this project as submitted the following
possible changes must be considered:
a. Installation of approved on-site water supply, i.e., water storage tanks.
b. Installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
c. Reduction is the floor area of the proposed project.
d. Increase in the type of construction, i.e., Non-rated to one-hour, etc.
E. Fire District Access Issues to Be Addressed Immediately
1. No Access Problems:There are no outstanding "incompleteness" items related to FD access for this
project. For outstanding technical issues see below.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS —
General, Procedural, Technical, or Operational Information that shall be Included,
Corrected, or Completed as noted below. The following is applicable to this project:
FSC-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 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.
5. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to control
a fire.
6. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty(40)feet from any building.
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers: The required minimum fire flow for this project is
4000 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This flow reflects
a 50 percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system with central
station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended,
and Fire District Ordinances and Standards.
3. 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. 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.
FSC-2 Private(On-Site)Water and/or Fire Sprinkler Underground Plans for Fire Protection
1. 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.
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 standard spacing and distribution requirements. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770
3. 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
FSC-3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems-Technical Comments
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
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
FSC-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. Private Roadways and Fire Lanes:The minimum specifications for private fire district access roadways
are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The inside tum radius shall be 20-feet.
c. The outside tum radius shall be not less than 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet,6 inches.
f. At any private entry median,the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
4. Access Doorways: In addition to any exterior opening required by the Building or Fire approved
doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, one or more approved access doors shall be provided
in150 lineal feet or major fraction thereof along the exterior wall that faces required access
roadways or walkways.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage one or more approved access doors shall be provided in
each 100 lineal feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces required access
roadways. When a railroad siding is installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District
access to all required openings. Contact the Fire Safety Division at (909) 477-2770.
5. Access Walkways: Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road
to all required building exterior openings.
6. Gates Standards: All gates shall be installed in accordance with Fire District Standards. The
following general design requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must fully open with one second for each one foot of required width, e.g.,
20-ft./20 sec.
c. When fully open the minimum width shall be 20-feet.
d. Gates on access roads designated "Emergency Services Use Only'may be manually
opening.
e. Gates on Commercial/Industrial facilities may be manually operated.
f. After project approval the applicant shall contact the Fire Safety Division for complete
standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909) 477-2770
7. 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
8. 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.
FSC-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. To install any access control device, system, or any material under, upon or within the required fire
district access roadway. This includes any gate, barrier, traffic-calming device, speed bump, speed
hump or any device that delays, slows, or restricts Fire District response.
2. High piled combustible storage.
3. Pallets. Idle storage, handling, repair, or manufacturing of combustible pallets in excess of 100 units
at any one site.
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials—Compliance with Disclosure and Reporting Regulations
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Pian 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.
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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.
FSC-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.
FSC-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 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 note 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,control valves, and fire department
connection locations. If water plans are not approved fire hydrant, control valves, and fire
department connection locations shall be included on the Final Site Access Plan.
Contact the Fire Safety Division at (909)477-2770 for assistance.
2. All Gates: Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit and obtain the Fire
District's approval of the construction of any gate across required Fire District access roadways/driveways. A
Fire District permit is required for installation of any gate or other device that will impede Fire District
response.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Complete the following:
1. PrivatelOn-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."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.
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Access Control/Traffic 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
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. 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division
(909) 477-2770
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. High-pile Combustible Storage-Permit: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
11. 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,commodities stored shall be limited to light hazard classification only. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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 Forms and Letters
Note: If these conditions are part of the final Standard Conditions issued by the Planning Division referenced
Fire District forms and letters are not included.Contact the Fire Safety Division for copies of forms or letters.The
forms and letter are also found In previously issued Fire District comments.
Fire District Review Letter (P&E)-Template
SL 10/31/02 Revision