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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00260, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT 3,684 SQUARE FEET ON A PARCEL OF 20,282 SQUARE FEET, IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT 8960 LARAMIE DRIVE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1061-801-30 A. Recitals. 1. Pete Volbeda, on behalf of Sam Iftikahar, filed an application for the approval of Hillside Development Review DRC2004-00260, 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 9th day of March 2005, 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 March 9, 2005, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located at 8960 Laramie Drive,with a street frontage of 90 feet and lot depth of 232 feet; and b. The subject property slopes from north to south with an elevation of 2,234 feet on the north (rear) side and an elevation of 2,197 feet on the south (front) side; and C. The properties to the east, west and south have been developed with single-family residences. The property to the north is vacant land; and d. The applicant proposes to construct a 2-story single-family residence of about 3,684 square feet, along with a detached garage of 695 square feet. Total lot coverage is 24.7 percent; and e. The proposed residence will have a first floor with three stepped pads with finished floor elevations of 2,211 feet, 2,212 feet, and 2,213 feet (moving from the front to the rear in a north to south direction); and f. The detached garage will be located along the east property line, 27 feet to the rear of the residence and cut into the hillside that will have a finished surface elevation of 2,215 feet. The depth of excavation or"out"that will be required to construct the detached garage,will vary between 5 feet at its front to 8 feet at its rear; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 ORC2004-00260— PETE VOLBEDA March 09, 2005 Page 2 g. The proposed circular driveway at the front of the residence will require 6 1/4 feet of"cut," with the driveway rising at a maximum 15 percent slope; and h. Excavations on the remainder of the property will be limited to 5 feet or less, with the applicant proposing to export 584 cubic yards of soil from the site; and i. The site is vacant and contains native shrubs, grasses, and 17 trees, which are situated along the west property line; and j. The proposed development is consistent with single-family development in the area; and k. The proposed 2-story single-family residence meets the intent and guidelines of the Hillside Development Regulations. I. There are 14 eucalyptus trees planted in a windrow along the west property line that are proposed to be removed. 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. The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act 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 Department: 1) Approval is for the construction of a 2-story single-family residence of 3,684 square foot home, located at 8960 Laramie Drive. 2) Approval is hereby granted for the related Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00821, which is for the removal of 14 eucalyptus trees on the site, subject to replacement planting on a 1:1 ratio with new Eucalyptus maculata Spotted Gum trees. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 DRC2004-00260 — PETE VOLBEDA March 09, 2005 Page 3 3) The detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted at the time of plan check to the Planning Department for review and approval. A minimum of 30 percent of the landscape material shall be large size (minimum 24-inch box size trees, 10-gallon shrubs)within the front yard and visible portions of the side yard, in order to create a mature appearance. The City Planner must approve the Detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plans prior to the issuance of Building Permits. The front yard landscaping shall be installed prior to the release of occupancy. 4) Sloped banks 5 feet or greater in vertical height with 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at a minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. In addition, meandering and varying slopes shall be created to eliminate unstable or unnatural appearing conditions. 5) In addition to the vegetation required by the Hillside Ordinance,extensive ground cover plantings will be required on the front slope to provide erosion control to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 6) Any walls in the 42-foot front yard setback, as measured from curb face, shall be limited to 3 feet in height. Current plans show a 6-foot high garden wall at the southeast comer that is above the allowed height limit. Lower the height of this wall prior to plan check submittal. 7) The retaining walls exposed to public view and return walls are to be decorative masonry and compatible with the architectural style. 8) A decorative gate shall be provided along the north perimeter wall/fence to provide for maintenance and horse access to the equestrian trail. The location of this gate shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plan. 9) Any revisions to the Grading Plan, including changes in the quantities or depth of cut/fill, will require the review and approval by the Grading Review Committee and Planning Commission. 10) Remove the existing drainage channel at the southeast comer of the lot. 11) Round off and contour all graded slopes to blend with the existing terrain and present a natural appearance. Enaineerina Department: 1) Install drive approach, sidewalk, and street trees per City standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Revise the City Street Improvement Drawing No. 847. Plan Check Fees shall apply. Improvements shall be constructed per City Street Improvement Drawing No. 847. 2) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney, guaranteeing completion of the public improvements, prior to the issuance of a City Building Permit. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-13 DRC2004-00260— PETE VOLBEDA March 09, 2005 Page 4 3) Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit obtained from the City Engineer's office in addition to any other permits required. 4) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), per the San Bernardino County Water Quality Management Plan for New Development and Redevelopment Projects: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb6/html, and identify applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the Grading Plan. 5) Fees due prior to the Building Permit: Transportation $1,710.05, Beautification 0.20 cents per square foot of living area, Drainage $15,300 per net acre, and Park $2,500.47. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH 2005. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Rich Macias, Chairman ATTEST: Brad B ecreta� 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 9th day of March 2005, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McPH AIL, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McNIEL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECTM HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2004-00260 SUBJECT: 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE APPLICANT: PETE VOLBEDA LOCATION: 8960 LARAMIE DRIVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 05-13, 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 Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations. 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. SC-11-04 1 Project No.DRC2004-00260 Completion Date 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 Department 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 _J_/_ 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 ail trails,including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced with two-rail,4-inch lodgepole"peeler"logs to define both sides of the easement;however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material. b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs. C. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail for a distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage devices maybe required by the Building Official d. 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. e. For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate fencing. SC-1-04 2 Project No.DRC2004-00260 Completion Date 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 Department. 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 standard two-car width at street. 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 by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required perthe Development Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 6. 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 Department. l 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. SC-1-04 3 Project No.DRC2004-00260 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (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; 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 Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2004-00260) 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., DRC2004-00260). 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 Department 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 Department 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. SC-1-04 4 Project No.DRC2004-00260 Completion Date 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 __J_J_ perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the _ 1_J_ 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 __J_/_ 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 DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. Street Improvements 1. 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. M. Drainage and Flood Control 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 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. SC-1-04 5 Project No.DRC2004-00260 Completion Date N. 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. 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. 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 lacking devices. P. 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. 0. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED SC-1-04 6 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS June 17,2004 Iftikahar Residence SFR 8960 Laramie DRC2004-00260 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. Please provide the square footage of all connected structures. The required fire flow for this project will be determined in 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-III-A-1. 2. 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 internally 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.