HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-156 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBTPM16124, A SINGLE PARCEL SUBDIVISION OF .96 ACRE OF
LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 6) OF THE HAVEN AVENUE OVERLAY
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST END OF MONROE COURT,
EAST OF HAVEN AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF —APN: 0209-491-12.
A. Recitals.
1. G & L Commercial, LLC filed an application for approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM16124, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 22nd day of October 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing for the above-described map.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW,THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on October 22, 2003, including written and oral staff reports,togetherwith
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a vacant .96 acre parcel of land at the northwest end of
Monroe Court, east of Haven Avenue; and
b. The applicant proposes to subdivide the site and develop one 10,056 square foot
medical office building for condominium purposes; and
C. Accompanying this application is a proposal to subdivide the .89 acre parcel to the
(SUBTPM16125/DRC2003-00110—Monroe Court Office Complex South)to the south and develop
an identical 10,056 square foot medical office building for condominium purposes; and
d. The property to the east of the subject site is improved with a parking lot and
neighboring office building, the property to the west is Haven Avenue followed by vacant land, and
the properties to the north and south are vacant and both proposed for development; and
e. The site has a 3 to 4 foot combination retaining/freestanding wall that exists
between the site and the property to the north; and
f. The property is located within the City's designated Delhi Sands flower-loving fly
habitat zone; and
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g. Access into the site will be from the northwest end of Monroe Court.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan and Development
Code; and
b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan and the Development Code; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems;and
f. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the 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
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 California Code of Regulations.
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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 the subdivision of a single .96 acre parcel of land at the
northwest end of Monroe Court for condominium purposes.
2) All conditions from Development Review DRC2003-00109 shall apply.
3) Reciprocal parking agreements for both parcels shall be provided by
CC&R's or deeds and shall be recorded prior, or concurrent with the
final parcel map.
4) Reciprocal maintenance agreement ensuring joint maintenance of all
landscape areas, common areas, drives, parking areas,and the shared
art piece shall be recorded prior, or concurrent with the final parcel
map.
5) The shared art piece shall be maintained for the life of both projects.
6) Decorative accent paving at the drive approach shall be located outside
of the public right-of-way.
Engineering Division
1) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Haven Avenue
shall be undergrounded along the entire project frontage, extending to
the first pole off site (north and south), prior to public improvement
acceptance or occupancy,whichever occurs first. All services crossing
Haven Avenue shall be undergrounded at the same time.
Undergrounding for this parcel shall be performed along with
undergrounding for Tentative Parcel Maps 16123 and 16125.
2) Revise existing Street Improvement Plans as required by the City
Engineer. All missing public improvements along Haven Avenue and
Monroe Court shall be installed per the revised, approved improvement
plans; Drawing Nos. 322 and 1018. It will be necessary to recheck the
plans for conformance to current City Standards, since more than a
year has elapsed since their approval.
3) Haven Avenue public improvements shall include curvilinear sidewalk,
streetlights and street trees per City standards,to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer as follows:
a) Provide one 16,000 Lumen HPSV street light.
b) Provide and or protect existing traffic signing and striping and R26
signs.
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4) Monroe Court public improvements shall include drainage facilities,
street lights, and street trees per City standards, to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer as follows:
a) Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size, shall be of a species
and spaced in accordance with the City's street tree program.
b) Provide curbside drain outlet(s) in accordance with City standard.
c) Provide one 5,800 Lumen HPSV street light.
d) Provide and or protect existing traffic signing and striping and R26
signs.
5) An easement for a joint use driveway and drive aisle shall be obtained
from the property to the south prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first, for driveway and drive aisle
ingress, egress on Monroe Court.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. Contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in (SCAQMD) District Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be
applied either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
(SCAQMD) Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with(SCAQMD)Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
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• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by (SCAQMD) and Regional Water Quality Control Board)
(RWQCB)) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
(SCAQMD) Rule 403.
7) 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.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of
10 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential
parking for vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in
conspicuous areas.
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13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the
Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances and water heaters.
15) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect
or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources,following appropriate
CEQA guidelines.
Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report,
with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of
the project site. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that
will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate.
Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include,
but not be limited to, the following measures:
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• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay,to the
site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by (SCAQMD) and (RWQCB)) daily to reduce PM10
emissions, in accordance with (SCAQMD) Rule 403.
2) Frontage public streets 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 the
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.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated
into the design of the project where appropriate. Measures that may be
used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains,
precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff
spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins.
2) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that identifies Best
Management Practices(BMPs)to be implemented during the period the
site is under construction. The City Engineer shall identify (BMPs) on
the Grading Plans for review and approval.
3) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying(BMPs)that will
be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the
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October 22, 2003
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maximum extent practicable. The (WQMP) shall identify the structural
and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2000.
4) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall
submit to the City Engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with
obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the
State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been
obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Dischargers Identification Number)
shall be submitted to the City Engineerfor coverage underthe(NPDES)
General Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform
weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. The Planning Division may require monitoring at
other times. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning
Division within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning
Division. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction
activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 2003.
PLANNING CO MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-156
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 22nd day of October 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART
City of Rancho Cucamonga
91 MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16124, Development Review DRC2003-00109,
Development Review DRC2003-00110, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16125.
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 be taken 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
S U BT P M 16124/D R C 2003-00109
S U BT P M 16125/DRC 2003-00110
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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 by the 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 after
written 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
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: SUBTPM16124/DRC2003-00109 and SUBTPM16125/DRC2003-00110 Applicant: G & L COMMERCIAL, L.L.0
Initial Study Prepared by: Warren Morelion, Assistant Planner Date: June 23. 2003
MethodMitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of of Verif ied Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
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All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications.
Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP/CE C Review of Plans C 2
developer shall submit construction plans to City
denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction
equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project.
Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the SCAQMD as well as City
Planning Staff.
All paints and coatings shalt meet or exceed CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of Plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
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• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
exposed excavated soil during and after the end of
work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in CE C Review of Plans A 4
accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering ractices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established CE C Review of Plans A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling.
Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., CE C Review of Plans A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with
Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils CE C Review of Plans A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other soil CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
stabilizing agent(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)
daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM1a emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
construction grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of Plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of Plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of Plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to configure their
operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
If any prehistoric archaeological resources are
encountered before or during grading,the developer will
retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction
activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist,the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated CPBO C Review of A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification Report
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new Report
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage. Report
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project Report
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and Report
proposed mitigation of resources within the project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of A/D 4
field survey of the project site. The paleontologist shall Report
submit a report of findings that will also provide specific
recommendations regarding further mitigation measures
(i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be
appropriate.Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,
the program must include, but not be limited to, the
following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with Report
minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C Review of A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities Report
elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage.
If construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho CP D Review of D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a Report
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other BO/CE C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Construction
RW QCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a CE C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o Construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-
site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year
of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO/CE C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions Construction
from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CE C During _ A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction Construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM,o emissions.
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Hydrology and Water Quality " w a� � t = V '` 5
Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
be integrated into the design of the project where
appropriate. Measures that may be used to minimize
runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains,
precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces,
diversions,runoff spreaders,seepage pits,and recharge
basins.
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
prepare a SWPPP that identifies BMPs 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.
Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project
description and identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs)that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into
the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable.The WQMP shall identify the structural and
non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines
for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by
the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of
Intent(NOI)to comply with obtaining coverage'under the
NPDES General Construction Storm Water Permit from
the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence
that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste
Dischargers Identification Number)shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES
General Construction Permit.
Noise
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, Construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section Construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Planning Division. Said consultant
shall report their findings to the Planning Division within
24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Planning Division. If noise levels exceed the above
standards,then construction activities shall be reduced
in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method;of Verification, Sanctions
CDD-Community DeaebprnertDrectorordesignee A-With Each NewDeueloprnent A-On-site Inspection 1-WilhhoklRecordationofFinal Map
CP- City Planner or designee B- Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold GradngorBuktng Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C_Throughout Construction C- Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Oca :orxy
BO - Building Official or designee D -On Completion D-Separate Srbmival(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4- Stop Work Order
PO- Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5- Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC- Fire Chief or designee T 6- Revoke CUP
7 - Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM16124
SUBJECT: MONROE OFFICE COMPLEX
APPLICANT: G & L COMMERCIAL, LLC
LOCATION: NORTHWEST END OF MONROE COURT, EAST OF HAVEN AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Completion Date
A. General Requirements
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations.
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. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
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4. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all __/--J—
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
5. 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,berm ing,and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single-
family residential developments,transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
6. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the.property
owner,homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
D. Landscaping
1. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
2. Special landscape features such as mounding, meandering sidewalks(with horizontal change),
and intensified landscaping, is required along Haven Avenue and mounding is required along
Monroe Court.
3. Landscaping and'irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
4. 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.
E. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures,including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719.00 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds maybe used bythe Cityto
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.
F. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE 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)
G. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: —/�—
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
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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 If, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Division.
H. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number(i.e., SUBTPM16124). 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 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
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).
I. 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.
6. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
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J. 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.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to —J--/—
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:
K. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
L. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- I Drive StreetStreet Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trall Other
Haven Avenue (C) x x
Monroe Court x x x (e)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e)curbside drain outlets.
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.
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d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all comers 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. Jam_
3. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for review and
approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private streets,fees shall
be paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the City Engineer's office in addition to
any other permits required.
4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. 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 the Project Engineer.
Min.Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing size* Gty.
Haven Avenue Magnolia Majestic Beauty 8' 60'o.c. 15-gal Fill
Foreground grandiflora in
Magnolia St. Mary 3' 20'o.c. 15-gal
grandiflora
Primary behind Brachychiton Bottle tree 8' 15'o.c. 15-gal
sidewalk populneus
Monroe Court I Quercus ilex Holly Oak 5' 1 40' o.c. I 15-gal
'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.
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M. 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.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Haven Avenue.
N. Drainage and Flood Control
1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
O. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer and the City
will be required for: Haven Avenue, Monroe Court.
P. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District(CCW D),Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
O. General Requirements and Approvals
1. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first,for: Monroe Court.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ENGINEERING DIVISION
STREET TREE REQUIREMENT FORM LAST UPDATED 8/27/01 _
DATE: 2/24/03 TO: MARK BRAWTHEN, CONTRACT ENGINEER
COMMENTS PREPARED BY: DAWN ROURK, CONTRACT LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECKER
PROJECT: SUBTPM16124, DRC2003-00109
LOCATION: HAVEN AVENUE S/0 ARROW
DESIGN NOTES:
1. STREET TREES ON NEW STREETS ARE TO BE SELECTED FROM THE CITY'S APPROVED STREET TREE LIST, BASED UPON
AVAILABLE PLANTING AREA (TYPICALLY BETWEEN BACK-OF-CURB AND THE SIDEWALK). ESTABLISHED STREETS
SHOULD ALREADY HAVE DESIGNATED TREE SPECIES. CONTACT LAURA BONACCORSI AT 909-477-2740, EXT 4023
FOR INFORMATION.
2., STREET TREES ARE TO BE SHOWN ON STREET OR OTHER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS SIGNED BY THE CITY
ENGINEER,AND CONSTRUCTED PER THE SAME.
3. STREET TREES SHOWN ON PLANNING DIVISION SUBMITTALS ARE CONCEPTUAL ONLY
4. INTERIOR STREETS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SELECT DECIDUOUS TREES FOR EAST-WEST STREETS AND EVERGREEN
TREES FOR NORTH-SOUTH STREETS FROM THE CITY'S APPROVED STREET TREE LIST. WIND-PRONE AREAS MAY BE
REQUIRED TO UTILIZE A MORE DECIDUOUS PALETTE.
5. INDICATED SPACINGS AND SIZES ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY-MAINTAINED TREES ONLY. WHERE THE TREE
CONCEPT GOES BEYOND AREAS OF INFLUENCE NEAR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR ANY CITY MAINTENANCE
EASEMENT,SPACINGS AND SIZES WILL BE PER THE ON-SITE PLANS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING DIVISION. ON-SITE
AND OFF-SITE PLANS SHALL BE COORDINATED.
6. STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS SHALL REFLECT THE LEGEND AND NOTES INDICATED BELOW. IN SOME CASES, WHEN
DETAILS ABOUT PARKWAY SIZES OR UTILITIES ARE UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF CONDITIONING,OPTIONS ARE
PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS. IT IS THE DESIGNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASCERTAIN THE CONTEXT OF THE
TREE PLANTING,SELECT THE APPROPRIATE TREE OPTION,AND OMIT ANY ERRONEOUS INFORMATION ON THE FINAL
LEGEND.
7. STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS SHALL REFLECT A LINE ITEM WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION LEGEND TO STATE:
STREET TREES SHALL BE INSTALLED PER THE NOTES AND LEGEND ON SHEET 7 (TYPICALLY SHEET 1)
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
m a. Fire Construction Services
Standard Conditions
Date of Review: September 25,2003, Applicant's Name: G&L Commercial Real Estate
Reviewed By: Moises Eskenazi Project Name: Haven Avenue Office Complex
Planner: Donald Granger Project Address: W/S Monroe Court(N/O Jersey)
Engineer. Project Number: DRC2003-00109 and SUBTPM16124
Project Description: Two-story office building
Fire Construction Services has reviewed your plans submitted for: Preliminary Review
This project review was based on the plans submitted which reflect.
Type of Occupancy: B Type of Construction: V-N Square Footage: 10,056 sq.ft.
The project has been determined to be 'Complete'
Prior to building permit issuance
1. The reciprocal agreements for water and access must be recorded.
2. The Fire water plans must be approved.
Based on the information found in your submittal, the buildings will be
required to be sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13 and the
approved alternative method # 05636 by increasing the design of the
sprinkler system to ordinary hazard I.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS &
REQUIREMENTS
These General, Procedural, and Technical, conditions shall be completed as noted below.
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. The maximum distance between.fire hydrants in multi-family residential is 400-feet. No portion of
the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs
the distance shall not exceed 150-feet.
c. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500-feet. No
portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an
approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 200 ft.
d. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the maximum distance
between fire hydrants is 400-feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be
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more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 150
ft.
e. Fire hydrants are to be located:
1. At the entrance(s) to a project from the existing public roadways. This includes subdivisions
and industrial parks.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street,whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
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-feet(40) from any building.
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers:The required minimum fire flow for this project
is 1500 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 Installation: Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or
standard, requires an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in any of the following.
a. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Access Mitigation: Any structure or building that does not meet minimum Fire District access
requirements shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. See Fire Access below
for deficiency requiring mitigation.
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-fee of Fire District vehicle access, measured by an unobstructed
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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 rum radius shall be 24-feet
c. The outside tum radius shall not be 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. Fire Lane Identification: All required red curbing and signage shall identify fire lanes. A drawing of the
proposed signage that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be submitted to and approved by
Fire Construction Services.
5. Mitigate or Correct Access Problems: Amend the proposed site access to accommodate Fire District
emergency vehicle access or provide Fire District approved mitigation. Any proposed mitigation
measures are subject to the approval of the Fire District and other agencies having jurisdiction.
FSC-5 Plan Submittal Required Notice
1. Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 2001 California
Building,Fire,Mechanical,Plumbing&Electrical Codes;Health&Safety Code;Public Resources Code
and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39, 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 the time of submittal of plans.
FSC-6 Alternate Materials and Methods
1. The Fire Safety Division will review requests for alternate materials and methods within the scope of their
authority. The request must be submitted on the Fire District"Application for Alternate Method" form
along with supporting documents.
PRIOR TO (PARCEL) MAP RECORDATION—For Each Development Phase
1. Prior to the recordation of the applicable subdivision map, the Fire District in consultation with the City
Engineer shall approve the locations of Traffic Signal Preemption Devices. The subdivider shall enter
into an agreement with the City for the installation of traffic signal preemption equipment for the
surrounding controlled intersections.
2. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a required point of Fire District
access:
a. Requires passage on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Does not access a public way;or
c. Crosses a property line
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the adjacent property for use by
the Fire District to gain access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no
obstruction,gate,fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access. The
recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan required below. The agreement shall be recorded
with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The Fire Safety Division prior to recordation shall
approve the agreement.
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3. To assist the Fire Safety Division in reviewing the agreement,the following shall be included in the
submittal:
a. Title Report. A current title report,policy of title insurance or other equivalent documentation
proving ownership of all property included in the agreement.
b. Legal Description. A legal description of all property subject to the agreement.
c. Assessor's Parcel Numbers. The assessors parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the
agreement.
d. Site Plan. The access roadway shall comply with the requirements of Private Roadways and Fire
Lanes listed above. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access,the width,tum
radii, load-bearing capacity of roadway surface,etc. shall be provided.
4. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a required private
fire mains or appurtenances thereto:
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant,or
b. Crosses a property line.
Please provide a permanent maintenance and service agreement between the owners granting a non-
exclusive easement for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, fire hydrants
and built-in fire protection systems. The agreement shall meet the form and content approved by the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District,Fire Safety Division. The agreement shall be recorded with the County
of San Bernardino,Recorders Office. The Fire Safety Division prior to recordation shall approve the
agreement.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS—Complete the following-
Private/On-Site
ollowingPrivate/On-Site Fire Hydrants: Prior to the issuance of any building permits,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.
2. Private Fire Hydrants/On-site installation: All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operable prior to delivering of any combustible building materials on-site (i.e.,lumber,roofing
materials,etc.). A representative of Fire Construction Services shall inspect the installation and witness
the hydrant flushing. The building/developer shall submit final test and inspection report to the Fire
Safety Division.
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.
4. Public Installation: All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering of 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
S. Sprinkler Monitoring: The fire sprinkler 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.
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.
7. 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.
8. 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 period of darkness. When the budding setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street
an additional non-illuminated 6-inch minimum number address shall be provided at the property
entrance.
9. Fire District Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District"Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form and submit to
Fire Construction Services. This form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of
an emergency at the subject building or property.
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