HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-183 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2003-00869, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VOCATIONAL,
TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITY OF 189,362 SQUARE FEET ON 17.87
ACRES IN THE HAVEN AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT, AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND 6TH STREET; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0210-072-42.
A. Recitals.
1. Himes Peters Jepson Architects filed an application on behalf of Atlas Development
Corporation for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00869, as described in the title of
this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred
to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of December 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga 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 bythe Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on December 10, 2003, including written and oral staff reports,.together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southwest comer of Haven
Avenue and 6th Street,with a total street frontage of 1,547 feet and a lot depth of 1,245 feet, which
is presently unimproved and is used for seasonal farming and sales of strawberries; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is within the Industrial Park (Haven
Overlay) District and is undeveloped, the property to the south is within the Industrial Park(Haven
Overlay) District and is developed with industrial offices, the properties to the east is within the
Industrial Park(Haven Overlay) District and are partially developed with a building materials storage
yard, and the property to the west is within the Industrial Park District and is undeveloped; and
C. The application proposes the construction of a vocational education facility totaling
189,362 square feet, for uses which are permitted within the Industrial Park and Haven Overlay
Districts; and
d. The proposed elevation design of the glazed aluminum and painted and
sandblasted concrete finished walls with geometric patterns, is compatible with the Haven Overlay
architectural styles being promoted along the corporate entry into the City; and
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e. The parking accommodation,which exceeds the City's minimum standards and the
inclusion of planters and tree wells, is in compliance with the City's landscaping policies.
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 proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith 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(CEQA) 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.
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.
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Planning Division:
1) A public art feature shall be provided near the intersection of Haven
Avenue and 6th Street.
2) A tall tree species shall be provided along the west building elevation to
provide a vertical accent.
3) The front building elevation shall be provided with a stagger of at least
2.5 feet from the vertical plane.
4) A reveal line shall be provided at the top of the white paint finish
sections on all elevations.
5) The parapet wall shall be equal in height to that of the anticipated
equipment at the highest point on the roof to ensure total screening
from public view.
6) Retaining walls shall be constructed of decorative material and any
security fencing shall be of decorative wrought iron or tubular steel.
7) Screen parking areas from public view with mounding, landscaping, low
walls, grade differentials, and building orientation.
8) Paint roll-up doors and service doors are to blend-in with the main
building colors.
9) For industrial projects, 20 percent of all trees are to be box size.
10) Provide dense landscaping to screen unattractive views and features,
such as parking lots, loading and storage areas, trash enclosures, utility
equipment (i.e., transformers, meters, backflow valves, etc.), and air
conditioning units.
11) Use plants to define outdoor spaces, such as street edge, outdoor
plazas, or movement paths between parking and building entrances.
12) The light fixture design shall compliment the architecture, including
plaza area lighting, building lighting, and parking lot light standards.
13) Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure,to the
satisfaction of the City Planner:
• Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping
center/the project).
• Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of
the main doors and to include self-closing pedestrian doors.
• Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
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• Roll-up doors.
• Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
• Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
• Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the
enclosure and designed to be hidden from view.
Engineering Division:
1) The 6th Street curb alignment has not been approved. Submit a full
intersection study showing 6th Street east and west of Haven Avenue.
Note: 6th Street, east of Haven Avenue is designated a"Major Divided
Arterial'street, while 6th Street west of Haven Avenue is designated a
"Secondary Arterial" street. The travel lanes as well as the curb and
gutter shall align across the intersection. The 6th Street transition shall
occur west of Haven Avenue.
2) Install a right tum lane at the 6th Street intersection with Haven
Avenue, per City Standard Drawing No. 119. Lane length, including the
transition, will be determined by the developer's traffic analysis, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3) Modify existing traffic signal equipment at intersection of 6th Street and
Haven Avenue.
4) Haven Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Major Divided Arterial" standards including but not limited to:
a) Provide curb and gutter, 6-foot-wide curvilinear sidewalk,
streetlights, street trees, and commercial drive approach.
b) Provide a"bus bay"for southbound bus traffic, located as close to
the comer as possible.
c) Provide a right tum lane at the drive approach per City Standard
Drawing No. 119.
d) No hew openings along Haven Avenue median.
e) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "NO STOPPING' signs.
f) Protect or replace traffic striping and signage, as required.
5) Frontage improvements on 6th Street, to be in accordance with City
"Secondary Arterial" standards, including but not limited to:
a) Provide curb and gutter, 4-foot-wide curvilinear sidewalk,
streetlights, street trees, and commercial drive approach.
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b) Drive approach shall align with an existing driveway on the north
side of 6th Street.
c) Provide a right tum lane at the drive approach per City Standard
Drawing No. 119.
d) Provide R26(s) "NO STOPPING' signs.
e) Protect or replace traffic striping and signage, as required.
6) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66"kV electrical) on the project side of Haven Avenue
shall be undergrounded from the first pole on the north side of 6th
Street to the first pole off site south of the south project boundary, prior
to public improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs
first. All services crossing Haven Avenue shall be undergrounded at
the same time. The developer may request a reimbursement
agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding
from future development(redevelopment) 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.
7) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,except for
the 66 kV electrical) on the opposite side of 6th Street shall be paid to
the City prior to the issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one-
half the City adopted unit amount times the length from the center of
Haven Avenue to the west project boundary.
8) Parkways shall slope at two percent from the top of curb to 1-foot
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages.
9) Driveway accent paving shall be located outside the public right of way.
10) Sidewalks shall cross the drive approach at the zero curb face. Provide
additional public right-of-way as needed.
11) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP), to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, and identify applicable Best Management
Practices (BMPs) on the Grading Plan.
12) Submit a final drainage study with the public improvement plans, to
support the proposed local storm drain extension in Haven Avenue.
Provide a manhole at the public1private interface.
a) The private on-site storm drain system shall be designed for a
Q100 storm, due to the existence of sump conditions. The
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drainage study for the private system shall be submitted with the
Grading Plan check.
b) Sumps in the private storm drain system shall be designed for
Q100 and the pond depth can be no greater than 12 inches in
automobile parking areas (18 inches in truck parking areas).
Provide sufficient wall height along the south property line to
direct flows to Haven Avenue in the event of catch basin
blockage.
c) If the developer is successful obtaining off site rights-of-way to
drain to the west, the drainage study shall be approved and the
affected public improvement plans revised prior to grading permit
issuance.
13) Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and
related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and
Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least
50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and demolition
are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided
to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division
when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or
demolition project.
Fire District:
1) Annexation Of The Proiect into the Community Facilities District#85-1
or #88-1 for fire protection services is required. The annexation
requirement will not be considered complete until the applicant begins
the annexation process and receives a clearance from the Fire
Administration Office. Instructions to begin the process can be
obtained from the Fire Administration Office by contacting Janet Walker
at 909-477-2770 ext. 3003. Failure to contact the Administration Office
and to start the annexation process will result in a delay of the project
approval and prevent the issuance of building and grading permits.
Fire Construction Services will not grant completeness of the planning
process or allow the Building Department to issue grading or building
permits until the Fire Administration Office has granted a written
clearance to proceed.
2) Proof Of Available Fire Flow must be obtained from the Cucamonga
County Water District (CCWD). The applicant must contact CCWD's
Engineering Department located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho
Cucamonga. The applicant must submit the proof of the fire flow letter
to the Fire Construction Services (FCS) counter. The letter must be
current (within one-year of the request), and be site specific. When
FCS receives the letter, this fire flow item will be deemed complete only
if the available fire flow, as stated on the CCWD letter, meets or
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exceeds the fire Flow required for the building in accordance with the
California Fire Code.
3) The Fire Department Emergency Access must comply with the
minimum requirements established by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District (RCFPD) Fire Access/Fire Lane Standard. If
necessary, you are required to change your design if necessary, to
comply with the Standard. The plan must provide the following fire
access:
a) Accesstto all portions of the building must be within 150' of the
available fire department access.
b) A maximum inside turning radius of 24 feet and a minimum
outside turning radius of 50 feet is required at all of the fire lane
turns.
In the plan review package to be submitted to the Planning Department,
include a separate plan sheet indicating the location of the proposed
Fire Department Emergency Access Roadways in compliance with the
RCFPD Fire Access/Fin: Lane Standard. Shade the proposed fire lane
to distinguish it from other roads on the Site Plan.
Environmental Mitigation:
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agents
(approved by South Coast Air Quality Management District[SCAQMD]
and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce
Particulate Matter(PM10) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule
403.
2) Haven Avenue shall be swept according to a schedule established by
the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of
soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of
construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25
miles per hour to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
5) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The construction
contractors shall ensure that all construction equipment is being
properly serviced and maintained per manufacturers' specifications.
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Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City
verification.
6) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to the 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 there 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.
7) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray.
8) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
9) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402
and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions
on Grading Plans and initiate on-site when appropriate, or as soon as
feasible:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• 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 miles per hour) in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
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10) Construction contractors shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
11) Construction contractors shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in
use.
12) The industrial facility shall post signs requiring that trucks shall not be
left idling for prolonged periods. (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
13) The industrial facility shall designate preferential parking for vanpools.
14) The industrial tenant shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink
schedules in conspicuous areas.
15) The industrial tenant shall be required to configure their operating
schedules around the Metrolink schedule to extent reasonably feasible.
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 considerations 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
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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 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.
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 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 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 June 2000.
3) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, 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 Discharger's Identification Number) shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the 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.
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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. 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.
3) Haul truck deliveries 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. Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L rry T. V
iel, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad B er cre ary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 10th day of December 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00869
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
DRC2003-00987 AND DRC2003-00988
OASIS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project planneror responsible City department,to monitorspecific 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 planneror responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring afterwritten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits. .
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2003-00869 Applicant: Atlas Development Corporation
Initial Study Prepared by: Alan Warren Date: November 7, 2003
Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for'
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification ID.
Air Quality'_' — - -
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 PM,o emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Haven Avenue shall be swept according to a schedule CE C During A 4
established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions Construction
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing
may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind 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.
All construction equipment shall be maintained in CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
good 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.
1 of 6
Mitigation Measures No./
Responsible . of Method of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, 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 shall meet or exceed CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in South Coast Air
Quality Management District(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 BO B Review of Plans A/C 2
standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
SCAQMD 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.
• 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 time of year of
construction.
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• 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. 7
• 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.
Construction contractors shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
Construction contractors 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.
The industrial facility shall post signs requiring that BO C Review of Plans A 4
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods
(i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
The industrial facility shall designate preferential CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/3
parking for vanpools.
The industrial tenants shall be required to post both CP C Review of Plans D 2/3
bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
The industrial site tenants shall be required to CP C Review of Plans D 2/3
configure their operating schedules around the
Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
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 CP/BO 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.
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• 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.
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.
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Hydrology and Water Quality
Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
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.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
shall 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 June 2000.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, 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 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 Engineer for coverage under the
NPDES General Construction Permit.
4.
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Construction or grading shall not take place between BO C During A 4
the 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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Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed CP C During A 4
the standards specified in Development Code Section Construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line.
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.
Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the POGO C During A 4/7
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. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for
hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to
and from the construction site), then the developer
shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any
construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible,
the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person 'Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 1-R vok CUP
7-Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2003-00869
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: HIMES PETERS JEPSON ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND 6TH STREET
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE PLANNING DIVISION, (909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its _/_/_
agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorneys.fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 03-183, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s)are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date
of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division,the conditions contained herein,and 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.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department(477-2800)prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location,height,and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design,locations,and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls,berm ing,and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single-
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner,homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
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3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
6. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided on
Haven Avenue. 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.
4. For industrial projects with at least 40 car parking spaces, bicyclist-changing facilities shall be
provided to encourage bicycle commuting. Accessible restrooms with storage lockers for
clothing and equipment shall be sufficient.
5. Shower facilities accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial: 250,000 square feet
Industrial: 325,000 square feet
Office: 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels: 250 rooms
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110,and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
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shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees-24-inch box or larger.
4. Within parking lots,trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
5. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
6. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope,but less than 2:1
slope,shall be, at minimum,irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area,and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
8. 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.
9. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering _/_/_
sidewalks(with horizontal change),and intensified landscaping,is required along Haven Avenue
and 6`"Street.
10. 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.
11. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
12. 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.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs.
I. Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation
to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if
appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked
for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of
the acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior and
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exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be
submitted to the Building&Safety Division prior to final occupancy release of the affected homes.
3. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719.00 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to
retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
J. Other Agencies
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909)477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
K. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans(2 sets,detached)including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics,underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number(i.e., TT#, CUP#, DR#, etc.)clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
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.
L. 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., DRC2001-00001). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in
effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of
the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
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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).
M. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A
5. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
6. . Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
N. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
O. Additional Requirements/Comments
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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
67 total feet on Haven Avenue
60 total feet on 6th Street at intersection of Haven Ave.then transition to 6th Street further west
44 total feet on 6th Street
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
Q. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes,regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
.3. A minimum of 26-foot wide pavement, within a 40-foot wide dedicated right-of-way shall be
constructed for all half-section streets.
4. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& AC. Side- I Drive I Street StreetI Comm Median Bike -
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Haven Avenue X X (c) X X X
6th Street X I X I (C) l X I X I 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
5. 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.
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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.
G. 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.
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.
6. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the Citys street tree program.
7. 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* Qty.
Haven Avenue Magnolia,grand!flora Majestic Beauty 8 ft. 60 ft. 15 gal
O.C.
Magnolia grandiflora St. Mary 3 ft. 20 ft. 15 gal
O.C.
Brachychiton Bottle Tree 8 ft. 25 ft. 15 gal
populneus I O.C.
6th Street Magnolia grandiflora Majestic Beauty 8 ft. 30 ft. 15 gal
O.C.
Magnolia grandiflora St. Mary 3 ft. 20 ft. 15 gal
O.C.
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
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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.
8. 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.
R. 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 and 6th Street.
S. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
T. 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 CCWD 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.
U. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
V. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
W. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within _/_/_
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
2. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars,metal gates,
or alarmed.
X. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this,purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
Y. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
tum save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: (909)941-1488.
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 DISTRICT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
December 4, 2003
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
EIS Haven, N/O trademark, S/O 6`s.
DRC2003-00869
The Applicant has not resolve all Fire Department issues. The applicant
must submit Fire Department access plans for approval and a fire flow
letter from CCWD prior to plan check issuance.
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for
the spacing and location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects
is 300-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet
from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed
100-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the
public roadways.
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 of the
Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a
public fire hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the
facility or building, additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable
of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction
thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are
installed is 4,000 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 in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13R with
central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the
California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. 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.
3. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water
supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until firewater
plans are approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within
600-feet of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the
applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler
system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping
system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any
other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be
installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or
standards) requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD
Ordinances 15 and 39, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard
#10-6 and/or the California Fire Code.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as
private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the
RCFPD Fire Department Access—Fire Lanes Standard#F191.10.200.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 151 story exterior wall shall be
located within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route
around the exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation,
gates and fences are deemed obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD
Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 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
on each side.
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).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a
minimum of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be
allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall
be provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance
with the 2001 Califomia Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable
standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100
lineal feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces.the required
access roadways. When railways are installed provisions shall be made to
maintain Fire District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access
road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard#9-2. The following design
requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must open at the rate of one second for each one-foot of required
width.
c. When fully open, the minimum width shall be 20-feet.
d. Gates are not required to be motorized.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes.
A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District
standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be
clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method
application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to
B&S for plan review.
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations
and/or building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application
for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General
Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically described
below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may
be hazardous to life or property.
• Aerosol Products Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes Motor Vehicle Fuel-
Dispensing Operation
• Automobile Wrecking Yards Open Burning
• Battery Systems Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate Powder Coating
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Cryogenics Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants Spraying or Dipping
Operations
• Hazardous Materials Tents, Canopies and/or Air
Supported Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (BPS) Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases Welding and Cutting
Operations
LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/Lumber
Yards
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials—Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building&
Safety will not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department
reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code,
Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy
unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure
requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be required if
regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased proverty which is required to submit a
Plan, is also required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing
stating that the business is subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan
mandates and has complied with the provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of
the Plan to the property owner within five (5) working days, if requested by the
owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the
installation of equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in
accordance with the 2001 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted
standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District
"Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment
of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plan as submitted indicate that the required
Fire Department access:
a. Is located on property which is not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
c. Is shared by multiple owners; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owners association
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the
property to the Fire District. The agreement shall include a statement that no
obstruction, gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the
dedicated access without Fire District approval. The recorded agreement shall
include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be presented to Fire
Construction Services for review and approval, prior to recordation. The agreement
shall be recorded with the Recorder's Office, County of San Bernardino.
To assist Fire Construction Services in reviewing the agreement the following shall
be included in the submittal:
a. The current title reports to provide a legal description and proof of ownership
for all properties included in the agreement.
b. The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
c. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access, the width, turn
radii and slope of roadway surface shall be provided. The access roadway shall
comply with the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard#9-7.
2. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that
a required private fire mains or appurtenances
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
c. Provide service to adjacent properties; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association; or
e. Is shared by multiple owners.
Please provide a permanent maintenance and service agreement between the owner
for the private water mains, fire hydrants and fire protection equipment essential to
the water supply. The agreement shall meet the form and content approved by the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. The agreement shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services for review and approval, prior to recordation. The agreement
shall be recorded within the Recorder's Office, County of San Bernardino.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS —Please complete the following
prior to the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: 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. Approval of the on-site (private) fire
underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for
any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply
system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-4,#10-2 and
#10-4. The Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform
plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services
will inspect the installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: 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 CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a
600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal
Procedure Standard# and#9-5.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall
inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services
shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire
Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard#9-7. All temporary utilities over
access roads must be installed at least 14'6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant
is responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting
the letter to Fire Construction Services.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire
Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION—Please 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 the
City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of
Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at
the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler
contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the
most hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line
contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to
perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services
verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the
required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the
fire sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction
Services. The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and .
operational immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler system
(subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is
granted and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
alarm system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction
Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
vehicular gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD
Standards #9-1 or#9-2 by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the
fire access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and
acceptable to Fire Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be
recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that
prohibit parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is
responsible for the required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required
fire access roadways.
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial .
and multi-family buildings 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. Larger address numbers will be required on
buildings located on wide streets or built with large setbacks in multi-tenant
commercial and industrial buildings. The suite designation numbers and/or letters
shall be provided on the front and back of all suites.
10. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the
applicant must demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or
is meeting the Risk Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency
Plan with the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous
Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division. The applicant must also
obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services.
11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information"
form. This form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an
emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be presented to the
Fire Construction Services Inspector.
Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 81/2" x 11" or
11" x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard#13-1 shall be revised
by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as
required in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire
Inspector.