HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-166 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBTPM16245, A SUBDIVISION CREATING 2 PARCELS ON
23.56 ACRES IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA SUBAREA 18 SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 0210-082-47.
A. Recitals.
1. JPI Westcoast Development, L. P. filed an application for approval of Tentative Parcel
Map SUBTPM16245, 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 12th day of November 2003, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing 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 public hearing on November 12, 2003, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The subject property is within the Rancho Cucamonga Subarea 18 Specific Plan;
and
b. The subject site contains a vineyard and is an undeveloped 23.56 acre parcel that is
bounded by a professional office complex and vacant land to the north across 5th Street,4th Street
to the south, vacant land to the east across Milliken Avenue and an apartment complex to the west;
and
C. The application proposes to subdivided the site into two parcels ranging in size from
4.28 acres to 19.28 acres, which exceeds the minimum 1 acre size requirement of the Rancho
Cucamonga Subarea 18 Specific Plan; and
d. On October 24, 2003, the City Planner approved Development Review
DRC2003-00505 for a 467 multi-family apartment units and a 29,571 square foot retail center on the
subject property. The proposed subdivision would create separate parcels for each building.
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:
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a. The tentative parcel map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative parcel map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; 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. On June 1, 1994, an Environmental Impact Report(State Clearinghouse No. 93102055)
was prepared and certified by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a Program
Environmental Impact Report for the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 18
Specific Plan. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that once a Program Environmental
Impact Report has been certified, no further Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is
required for subsequent projects within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report.
Based upon the facts and information contained in the prior Environmental Impact Report,together
with written and oral staff reports, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed subdivision is
within the scope of the prior Environmental Impact Report and there are no substantial changes in
the project or the site and its surrounding conditions that would require revision to the previous
Environmental Impact Report.
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.
Engineering Division
1) 4th Street shall be improved in accordance with City"Major Divided Arterial'
standards, including curvilinear sidewalk, street trees, street lights, access
ramps, drive approach, traffic signs and striping:
a) Provide right tum lane/bus bay per City Std. No. 119 for the first
driveway west of Milliken Avenue.
b) Conduit and pertinent structures for a fiber optic cable link shall be
installed, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
c) 4th Street requires curvilinear sidewalk west of the entry drive.
Sidewalk easement allowing the sidewalk to meander west of the entry
drive, even along right tum lanes, shall be provided and shall maintain
consistency of hardscapes and landscapes with the adjacent property.
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d) Driveway approaches on 4th Street shall be in accordance with City
Driveway Policy.
e) No median openings will be allowed to 4th Street.
2) Milliken Avenue shall be improved in accordance with City "Major Divided
Highway"standards, including curvilinear sidewalk, street trees, street lights,
drive approaches, traffic signs and striping:
a) Developer shall provide a temporary asphalt concrete walking path and
shall pay an in-lieu fee for the future installation of sidewalks and
landscaping for the west side of Milliken Avenue from 5th Street to the
north property line of the well site. The amount of the in-lieu fee shall
be determined by the City Engineer.
b) Widen southbound Milliken Avenue from north well site property line to
4th Street, as required to provide two (2) left tum lanes, four (4) thru
lanes and a striped bike lane widths as follows: 10 feet, 11 feet - left
tum lanes, 11 feet, 11 feet, 11 feet, 11 feet —thru lanes and a 5-foot
wide bike lane.
c) Provide traffic signing and striping from on Milliken Avenue,as required.
d) Developer shall re-stripe and sign Milliken Avenue as required to
provide 3-thru southbound lanes from 5th Street to the north property
line of the well site.
e) Provide sufficient right-of-way for a future bus bay and 6.5-foot curb
adjacent sidewalk, south of 5th Street and Milliken Avenue per City
Standard. 119, as required.
f) Overlay the southbound west half Milliken Avenue, from north of the
well site to 4th Street. City will reimburse developer for cost of this
work.
g) Relocate Traffic Signal equipment at 4th Street and Milliken Avenue,to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
h) No median openings will be allowed on Milliken Avenue.
i) The Milliken Avenue median may not be narrowed.
j) Provide a striped 5-foot wide bike lane from north of the well site to 4th
Street.
k) Driveway approaches on Milliken Avenue shall be in accordance with
City Driveway Policy.
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3) Empire Court shall be improved in accordance with City "Local Industrial',
including street trees, street lights, drive approach, traffic signs and striping:
a) The drive approach shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide, per City
Standard 101 Type C and be perpendicular to the street. Said
approach shall be in accordance with City Driveway Policy.
4) 5th Street shall be improved in accordance with City "Local Industrial',
including property line adjacent sidewalk, street trees, access ramp, drive
approach, traffic signs and striping:
a) The drive approach shall be a minimum of 30 feet wide, per City
Standard 101 Type C and be perpendicular to the street. Said
approach shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy.
5) The existing overhead utilities(telecommunications and electrical, except for
the 66 KV electrical)on the project side of 4th Street shall be undergrounded
from the first pole on the west side of the westerly project boundary to the
first pole ease of Milliken Avenue, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever .occurs first. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for
undergrounding from future development as it occurs on the opposite side of
the street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement
within six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all
rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
a) In case there is no undergrounding involved, relocate the existing
power poles as required, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
6) A contribution in-lieu of construction for the future median island in 4th Street
shall be paid to the City prior to issuance of building permits of Final Parcel
Map approval. The amount of contribution shall be one-half the cost of the
median times the length of the project frontage.
7) Development shall make a fair share contribution for a traffic signal on 4th
Street at project access on Empire Court in the amount of $55,000.00.
Signal lights to be installed by the City of Ontario.
8) The proposed Landscape/Sidewalk plans do not conform to the 4th Street
and Milliken Avenue Beautification Master Plan. Deviation from the
beautification master plan requires approval from the City Engineer and City
Planner. If deviation is not approved, developer shall install
landscaping/sidewalk consistent with the beautification master plan.
9) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and identify applicable
Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the grading plan.
10) Provide drainage study to address the Development Agreement requirements
for drainage facilities and golf course detention basin. The downstream
facilities at 4th Street and the old Cleveland Avenue intersection have not
been upsized to handle increased flows from development. The drainage
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study shall discuss drainage flows from the overall development of this
drainage area. If developed flows are not mitigated to pre-developed
quantities then improve the downstream facilities to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer,
11) Final Parcel Map SUBTPM16245 shall be recorded, prior to issuance of
building permits.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bu J1e , retary
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 12th day of November 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: McPHAIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM16245
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: JPI WESTCOAST DEVELOPMENT L.P.
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND 4TH STREET
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 Data
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. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for --j—j_
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.
2. 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.
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3. 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.
D. Trip Reduction
1. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided along Jam_
4th Street. Bus shelters shall also include an adjoining bike rack (minimum 3 capacity) on a
concrete pad. Bus shelter shall be located outside public right-of-way and shall be privately
maintained.
E. Landscaping
1. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in Jam_
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, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering _J_J_
sidewalks(with horizontal change),and intensified landscaping,is required along Milliken Avenue
and 4th Street.
3. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the __J—J—
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
4. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the _J_J_
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
5. 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.
F. 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 bythe Cityto
retain consultants and/or payfor City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all,actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. __/_J_
2. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Milliken Avenue and 4th Street.
3. Reciprocal parking agreements.for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint __J-_J—
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
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4. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
5. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes,to provide a minimum of 7
feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the right turn lane,
a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
H. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Milliken Avenue x x C x x x (e)
4th Street x x C x x x (d) (e)
5th Street x x x
Empire Court 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. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e) bike lane.
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,priorto
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City __/_/_
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
I. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with _J_/_
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.
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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 Citys 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 the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size' city.
4th Street Plantanus acerifolia London Plane tree 8' 20' max 15-gal Fill in
foreground trees 'Bloodgood'
approx. 60
percent Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 8' 25' max 15-gal
background trees informal
approx. 40 Lagerstroemia Crape Myrtle 3' 20' max 24'box
percent accent indica 'Muskogee'
5th Street Pistacia Chinensis Chinese Pistache 5' 30' o.c. 15-gal
Milliken Avenue Liquidambar American Sweet 8' 25'o.c. 15-gal
south of Foothill styraciflua 30 Gum min.
Blvd. percent informal
groupings
Brachychiton Bottle tree 8. 25'0.c. 15-gal
populneus 70 min.
percent informal
groupings
Empire Court Select appropriate
tree from the
approved street
tree list for Rancho
Cucmaonga
'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 reportshall 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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1. 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 _J_J_
Beautification Master Plan 4th Street and Milliken Avenue..
J. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map _J_J_
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
K. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas, _J_J_
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. _J_J_
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
L. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all __/_J_
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or priorto 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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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
Date of Review: September 18, 2003 Applicant's Name: Charles Joseph &Associates
Reviewed By: Moises Eskenazi Project Name: Jefferson at 4a' Street
Planner: Doug Fenn Project Address: 11210 4' Street
Engineer: Unassigned Project Number: DRC2003-00505 & SUBTPM16245
Project Description: Multi-Family Residence Tract
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES UNIT AT(909)477-
2713, TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
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 the above
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. 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.
Contact the Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers: To be determined based on the size of the
buildings and type of construction.
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 Construction
Services (909)477-2713.
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
Construction Services (909)477-2713.
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 Construction Services (909)477-
2713.
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 Fire
Construction Services for approval. Contact the Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713.
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. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units. May require an approved means of occupant
notification of water flow switch operation.
b. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire Access)
Contact the Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713
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.
Contact the Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713
3. Remodels and Changes: Any modification or remodel to a fire sprinkler system requires Fire District
approval, and a permit. NO WORK is permitted without a permit issued by Fire Construction Services.
Contact Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713
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 turn radius shall be 21-feet.
C. The outside turn radius shall be not less than 47-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches.
I. 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. 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 Comm erciaUlndustrial facilities may be manually operated.
I. After project approval the applicant shall contact the Fire Safety Division for complete standard.
Contact the Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713
5. Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development shall comply with the following:
a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved,compatible traffic pre-emption device.
Approved devices are available from Opticom (3M), Fire Strobe 2000 (Access Products Inc.), and Tomar
Electronics. Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
b. A Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adjacent to each gate in a Fire District
approved location.The box shall be mounted where it is clearly visible and access is unobstructed.
C. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
d. The key switch shall be located immediately adjacent to the Knox Box for use in the event that the traffic
pre-emption device fails to operate.
e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset.
Contact Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713 for inspection.
6. Vegetation: Trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 144eet, 6- inches
from the ground up,so as not to impede fire vehicles. Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713
7. 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-5 Fire Alarm System
1. Required Installation: An automatic fire alarm (and detection) system is required by RCFPD Ordinance 15,
based on use or floor area, or by another adopted code or standard. Refer to Ordinance 15 and/or the California
Fire Code for specific requirements.
2. Remodel and Changes: Prior to any remodel, modification, additions, or exchange of devices, Fire District
approval and a permit are required. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services.
FSC-6 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. Operate a place of public assembly.
FSC-7 Plan Submittal Required Notice
Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 2000/2001 Building, Fire,
Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical Code; Health and 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 time of submittal of plans.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING.PERMITS- Complete the following:
1. Private/On-site Fire Hydrants: Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit
construction plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review
and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District standards. Contac the
Fire Safety Division for a copy of"Fire District Notes for Underground and Water Plans." Contact the Fire
Construction Services (909)477-2713
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 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 Construction
Services (909)477-2713
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. 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 Fire
Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
2. Private Fire Hydrants- Final Acceptance: For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-
site fire hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer in the presence of the Water District or Fire
Construction Services, as appropriate. The builder/developer shall submit the final test report to the Fire
Safety Division.
3. Fire Sprinkler System- Plans and Permit: Plans for the required automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire
Construction Services permit. Contact Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
4. Fire Sprinkler System- Final Inspection: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. Contact Fire Construction
Services (909)477-2713.
5. Sprinkler Monitoring: The fire sprinkler system monitoring system shall be installed, tested, and operational
immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler system. Monitoring is required with 20 sprinklers in
Group I Occupancies, or 100 or more sprinklers in all other Occupancies. Contact Fire Construction Services
(909) 477-2713.
6. Access ControUrraffic 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
7. 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.
8. Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development, exceeding two (2) residences,
shall comply with the following:
a. All access gates shall be automatic opening.
b. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved,compatible traffic pre-emption device.
Approved devices are available from Opticom (3M),and Tomar Electronics. Devices shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
C. Installation of a Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adjacent to each gate in an
approved location.
d. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
e. The key switch shall be located in an approved location where clearly visible and readily accessible.
I. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset.
g. Fire Access only gates may be manually operated when approved by the Fire Safety Division.
h. Contact the Fire Construction Services at(909)477-2713 for specific details and ordering information.
i. Contact Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 for inspection.
9. 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
10. Site Directory: A building or site directory shall be provided,as noted below:
a. Lighted directory within 20-feet of each primary entrance to the site. The site directory shall be
constructed, located, and installed in accordance with Fire Safety Division Standards.
b. Standard Directory in building lobby.
Contact the Fire Construction Services at 909 477-2713.
11. Phased Construction: Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District access roadways. Dead-
end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the Fire Code or Fire District standards.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Multi-unit Complexes: In multi-unit complexes approved address numbers, and/or building identification letters
shall be provided on the front and back of all units, suites, or buildings. The Fire District shall review and
approve the numbering plan in coordination with the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Contact Building and
Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
15. Fire Alarm System- Final Inspection and Testing: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
alarm (and detection) system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. Contact Building
and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
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