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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-102 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. DRC2004-00297, LOCATED AT 11002 DEER CANYON DRIVE, IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 1074-501-10. A. Recitals. 1. Mohammad Ali filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. DRC2004-00297, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 11th day of August 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting on August 11, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on the north side of Deer Canyon Drive, with a street frontage of 115 feet and lot depth of 200 feet and is presently vacant; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is flood control, the property to the south across Deer Canyon Drive is vacant, the property to the east is a single-family home, and the property to the west is vacant; and C. The application proposes the construction of a 8,937 square foot single-family home, a permitted use within the Hillside Residential District; and d. The application proposes a single-family home that is designed with a side- entry partial subterranean garage, which is considered architecturally superior for the streetscape and allows the structure to conform to the natural landform, thus meeting the goals and objectives of the Hillside Development Regulations; and e. The proposed architectural style of the single-family home is classic with four cylindrical columns surrounding the front entry, exhibits a high level of architectural design with varied projections and balconies, and is compatible with the surrounding development; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-102 DRC2004-00297— MOHAMMAD ALI August 11, 2004 Page 2 f. The proposed application includes contour grading and will require slope plantings consisting of clusters of trees and shrubs, thereby meeting the goals and objectives of the Hillside Ordinance by reducing the impact of grading and softening the appearance of manufactured slopes; and, g. The project design proposes cut exceeding 5 feet. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Division 1) Approval is for an 8,937 square foot single-family home. 2) Lot padding shall be limited to the house foundation, a usable rear yard area of 15 feet adjacent to and between the house and top/toe of slope, and a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area. 3) Landscaping shall utilize, to the extent possible, fire retardant plant materials. 4) A minimum of 30 percent of all the plant materials shall be large size (minimum 24-inch box size trees, 15-gallon size shrubs). All walls exposed to public view, including retaining walls and return walls, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-102 DRC2004-00297 — MOHAMMAD ALI August 11, 2004 Page 3 shall be of decorative masonry. Decorative shall mean stucco finish, split-face block, or slumpstone. 5) Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet in height from finished grade. Property walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height from finish grade. Coordinate construction of property line walls with neighboring owners to prevent "double wall" conditions. Walls within front yard setback shall not exceed 3 feet in height from finished grade. Deviation from above the maximum requires Minor Exception or Variance approval. All walls within public view shall be of decorative material. Engineering Division 1) Existing improvements to be protected or repaired as necessary, as installed per Tract Map 12650. 2) Revise the City's existing street improvement pla6s to reflect the 2 new drive approaches and curbside drain installation. Show the existing parkway street trees and note the tree removals necessary to accommodate the new driveways. 3) An encroachment construction permit is additionally required for the parkway improvements. 4) The following Development Impact fees will apply, at building permit issuance: General City Drainage Fees $ 9027.00 Transportation Fees $ 1710.00 Park Fees $ 2500.47 Beautification $ 768.60 The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 2004. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA e BY: � arty T. Niel, Vice Chairman ATTEST: Brad a ecret PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-102 DRC2004-00297 — MOHAMMAD ALI August 11, 2004 Page 4 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 11th day of August 2004, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00297 SUBJECT: HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW APPLICANT: MOHAMMAD ALI LOCATION: 11002 DEER CANYON DRIVE —APN: 1074-551-21 ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750,FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: completion Date A. General Requirements 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 04-102, 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 the Development Code regulations. SC-1-04 1 is\planning\final\pl ngcomm\d rc2004-00297cond8-11.doc Project No.DRC2004-00297 Completion Date 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided,all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. 8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming,and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single- family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 10. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions,fencing, and weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings,shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails,including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. a. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. 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. E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a 12-foot width at street. 2. On flag lots, use a 12-foot driveway within flag to maximize landscape area. SC-1-04 2 is\planning\final\pingcom m\dre2004-00297cond8-11.doc Project No.DRC2004-00297 Completion Date F. 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition. 5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code. 6. 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. 7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. _/—/— G. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL 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) H. 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; SC-1-04 3 i s\p l a n n i n g\fin a l\p i n g co m m\d rc2 004-00297 co n d 8-11.d oc Project No.DRC2004-00297 Completion Date 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., DRC2004-00297)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. I. 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.,DRC2004-00297). The applicant shall complywith the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential 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, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit 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. J. 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. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. K. 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. SC-1-04 4 is\planning\final\pingcom m\dre2004-00297cond8-11.doc Project No.DRC2004-00297 Completion Date 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. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.24.070. 6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped,and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. Drainage and Flood Control 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. M. Utilities 1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. 2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga County Water District(CCWD),Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CCW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: N. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. 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. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. O. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. P. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. SC-1-04 5 is\plan ning\final\pingcom m\dre2004-00297cond8-11.doc Project No.DRC2004-00297 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED SC-1-04 6 is\planning\final\pingcomm\dre2004-00297cond8-11.doc RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS April 7, 2004 Ali Residence 11002 Deer Canyon SFR DRC2004-00297 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required fire flow for this project is 2750 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20- pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. For structures in excess of 3,600 square feet use CFC Table A-111- A-1. 3. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed project site. Please complete the following prior to the issuance of any building permits: 1. 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. 2. Address: Note on the plans that prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be intemally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet, additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.