HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-35 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT16567, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 12.74 NET ACRES OF
LAND INTO 23 NUMBERED AND 9 LETTERED LOTS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 18 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES AND 138
ATTACHED CONDOMINIUMS WITH COMMON RECREATION FACILITIES
AND COMMON AREA LANDSCAPING IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT,
LOCATED BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SAN BERNARDINO
ROAD AND BETWEEN HELLMAN AND MALACHITE AVENUES, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0208-141-06 THRU
18, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, AND 38 AND 0208-151-07, 14,AND 19 THRU 23.
A. Recitals.
1. Laing Homes filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16567,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Tract
Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of April 2004, 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 by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on April 14, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to properties located between Foothill Boulevard and San
Bernardino Road and between Hellman and Malachite Avenues, with a street frontage on Foothill
Boulevard of 722.91 feet and lot depth of 682.47 feet, and is presently mostly undeveloped with
some scattered single-story residential and commercial structures; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is single-family residential,the property
to the south consists of aA commercial retail center, the property to the east is commercial, and the
property to the west is a mobile home park.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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April 14, 2004
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a. That the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design.or improvements of the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Tract Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the Tentative Tract Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application,the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-35
SUBTT16567—JOHN LAING HOMES
April 14, 2004
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Planning Division
1) Approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16567 is granted subject to the
approval of DRC2004-00105 (Historic Point of Interest) and
compliance with applicable conditions of approval.
Engineering Division
1) Foothill Boulevard shall be improved in accordance with City "Major
Divided Arterial" standards as required and including curb-to-curb
13-foot, 11-foot, 11-foot, and 14-foot right-turn lane.
a) Provide curb, gutter, sidewalk, 16,000 Lumens HPSV streetlights,
street trees, R26 traffic signs, and other missing public
improvements as required.
b) Provide a separate westbound right-turn only lane (150 feet plus
60 feet reverse curve) on Foothill Boulevard at the project
driveway per City Standard No. 119.
c) Foothill Boulevard entrance location shall be in accordance with
the City's Driveway Policy.
d) Gated driveway shall conform to the City standard "Residential
Project Gated Entrance Design Guide."
e) Remove and replace the drive approaches on the Shell Gas
Station on Foothill Boulevard. Also complete full frontage
improvements. The developer may request a reimbursement
agreement to recover the cost of the public improvements from
future development of APN: 0208-151-19. 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.
2) San Bernardino Road shall be improved in accordance with City
"Collector" standards as required and including:
a) Provide a.c. pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, drive approach, six
5800 Lumens HPSV streetlights, street trees, and other missing
public improvements, as required.
b) Gated driveway shall conform to the City standard "Residential
Project Gated Entrance Design Guide."
3) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical) on
the project side of San Bernardino Road shall be undergrounded from
the first pole west of Malachite Avenue to the first pole offsite of the
easterly project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing San
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April 14, 2004
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Bernardino Road shall be undergrounded at the same time including
the line service east of the westerly project boundary. The developer
may request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City
adopted cost for undergrounding from future development as it occurs
on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for
said reimbursement agreement within six months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
4) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical)
located on-site shall be undergrounded from the first pole off-site of the
westerly property boundary to the first pole off-site of the easterly
project boundary.
5) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunication and electrical) on the
opposite side of San Bernardino Road shall be paid to the City prior to
the approval of the final map or issuance of building permits,whichever
occurs first. The fee shall be one-half the City adopted amount times
the length of the project frontage on San Bernardino Road.
6) Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Archibald Avenue and San
Bernardino Road. The developer shall receive credit of $120,000.00
against, and reimbursement costs in excess of, the Transportation
Development Fee in conformance with City Policy. 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) Vacation of 2nd Avenue, located north of Foothill Boulevard, shall be
processed, approved, and recorded prior to approval of the final tract
map or issuance of building permits, except for model homes,
whichever occurs first.
8) Depending upon who receives ownership of the vacated 2nd Avenue,
this development is responsible for all processing and improvements
necessary to accomplish the vacation.
9) Construct appropriate off-site street improvements from transition to
existing.
10) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the back of the sidewalk to the
top of the curb along Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road.
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) Provide drainage devices to handle the runoff downward to the slopes
on the east and south boundaries respectively.
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April 14, 2004
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13) The final Tract Map SUBTT16567 shall be approved and recorded
prior to issuance of building permits, except for model homes.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
4-.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
PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road shall be swept according
to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) or
vegetative ground covers shall be applied to all inactive construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o
emissions.
4) Speeds on all unpaved haul roads shall be kept at 15 m.p.h. or below
at all times.
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.
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 their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by 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:
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April 14, 2004
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• 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 m.p.h.) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
10) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
11) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
12) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
13) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
Biological Resources
1) Prior to clearing and grubbing activities, a qualified biologist shall
examine the property to determine if birds are nesting on the site prior
to initiation of ground disturbance.
2) The Coast Live Oak tree shall be moved or replaced in kind with
mature specimen in a location to be determined by City Planner.
Cultural Resources
1) Regarding the house at 9494 Foothill Boulevard: The developer shall
offer the structure(s)to the public, for relocation or salvage,for a period
of 30 days prior to demolition.
2) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit plans
for adequate plaque and exhibit documentation of the site to preserve
the historical information relative to the eight identified structures to the
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-35
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City Planner. Installation of the approved plaques and exhibits shall be
installed prior to the first occupancy.
3) If potentially significant cultural resources are uncovered during
earthmoving activities, earthmoving shall be stopped and uncovered
resources shall be tested for historical significance under the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation Criterion A, B, C, and D prior to
continued impact.
4) 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.
5) California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 dictates that if any
human remains are unearthed during construction, no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the
necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA
regulations and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
Geology and Soils
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to City Officials for approval, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program (SWPPP) and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),
specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall
be used on-site to reduce pollutants entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
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2) All disturbed and bare or exposed soils shall be kept moist or re-
planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible to avoid
erosion
Noise
1) Noise barriers shall be required for units with first floor patio exterior
living areas along Foothill Boulevard. Buildings 3, 9, 10, and 11 will
require 6-foot high barriers and Building 12 will require a 5-foot barrier.
All barriers shall be constructed with a surface density of at least 3.5
pounds per square foot, and shall have no openings or gaps.
2) Noise barriers shall be required for units with second floor balcony
exterior living areas along Foothill Boulevard. Buildings 3, 9, and 11
shall require a 6-foot high barrier and Building 12 shall require a
5.5-foot high barrier. All noise barriers must have a surface density of
at least 3.5 pounds per square foot and shall have no openings or
gaps.
3) Plan 4 master bedrooms shall require a building upgrade of dual
glazed windows meeting a Sound Transmission Class 30 rating.
4) Mitigation measures recommended within the Noise Analysis shall be
strictly adhered to, and stipulated as a condition of approval by the City
of Rancho Cucamonga.
5) 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.
6) 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. The Planning Division may require monitoring at other
times. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Planning
Division within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning
Division. If noise levels exceed the above standards,then construction
activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
7) 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.
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SUBTT16567— JOHN LAING HOMES
April 14, 2004
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2004.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
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 14th day of April 2004, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-35
SUBT716567–JOHN LAING HOMES
April 14 2004
Page 9
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2004.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: :L/<�— �
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATT >ra�d�Bulle
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 14th day of April 2004, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McPHAIL
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16567 and Development Review DRC2003-01036
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/Engineering Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16567 and Development Review DRC2003-01036
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2003-01036, DRC2003-01037 Applicant: John Laing Homes
Initial Study Prepared by: Alan Warren Date: February 20, 2004
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No. g of Method .
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date Anitials Non-Compliance
Air Quality I . I I _ _,1,11-"1111
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. Contractor shall ensure that all construction
equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as
per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City
verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer CP/CE C Review of plans C 2
shall submit construction plans to City denoting the
proposed schedule and projected equipment use.
Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized,
or that their use was investigated and found to be
infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform
to any construction measures imposed by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as
well as City Planning Staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road shall be CE C Review of plans A 4
swept according to a schedule established by the Cityto
reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking
of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of
year of construction.
Speeds on all unpaved haul roads shall be kept at CP C During A/C 2/4
15m.p.h. or below at all times. construction
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All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
• 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 practices.
• Streets shall be swept according to a schedule CE C During A 4
established by the City if silt is carried over to construction
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., BO/CE C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO/CE C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO/CE C During A 4
stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional construction -
Water Quality Control Board [RWQCBj)daily to reduce
PMIO emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
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 PM10 emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
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The construction contractor shall ensure that CE C Review of plans A/C 2/4
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high efficiency/low polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances, and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Biological Resources -
Prior to clearing and grubbing activities, a qualified CP/CP B Prior to A/D 2
biologist shall examine the property to determine if birds grading
are nesting on the site prior to initiation of ground
disturbance.
The Coast Live Oak tree shall be preserved on-site in CP B/C Review of plans A/C 2/4
accordance with the recommendations of the arborist
report.
Cultural Resources
Regarding the house at 9494 Foothill Boulevard, the CP B 30 days prior to D 2
developer shall offer the structure(s) to the public, for demolition
relocation or salvage, for a period of thirty days prior to
demolition.
Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CP B Prior to C 2/3
submit plans for adequate plaque and exhibit issuance of
documentation of the site to preserve the historical building
information relative to the eight identified structures to permits/Review
the City Planner. Installation of the approved plaques of plans
and exhibits shall be installed prior to the first
occupancy.
If potentially significant cultural resources are uncovered CP/CE C During A 4
during earthmoving activities, earthmoving shall be construction
stopped and uncovered resources shall be tested for
historical significance under the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation Criterion A, B, C, and D, prior to
continued impact.
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If any prehistoric archaeological resources are
encountered before or during grading,the developerwill
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 report A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
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 CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4
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.
California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 CP C Review of report A/D 4
dictates that if any human remains are unearthed during
construction, no further disturbance shall occur until the
County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to
origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and
Public Resources Code Section 5097.98.
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Geology and Soils
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant CP/CE B Prior to grading B/C 2
shall submit to CityOfficials for approval,a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP), specifically
identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
All disturbed and bare or exposed soils shall be kept CP B Review of A/C 4
moist or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping plans/During
as soon as possible to avoid erosion construction
Noise
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
Noise barriers shall be required for units with first floor CP BCD Review of Plans A/C 2/4
patio exterior living areas along Foothill Boulevard.
Buildings 3, 9, 10, and 11, will require 6-foot high
barriers and building 12 will require a 5-foot barrier. All
barriers shall be constructed with a surface density of at
least 3.5 pounds per square foot, and shall have no
openings or gaps.
Noise barriers shall be required for units with second CP BCD Review of Plans A/C 2/4
floor balcony exterior living areas along Foothill
Boulevard. Buildings 3,9,and 11, shall require a 6-foot
high barrier and building 12 shall require a 5.5-foot high
barrier. All noise barriers must have a surface density of
at least 3.5 pounds per square foot and shall have no
openings or gaps.
Plan 4 master bedrooms shall require a building BO BCD Review of A/C 2/4
upgrade of dual glazed windows meeting a Sound Plans/During
Transmission Class 30 rating. Construction
Mitigation measures recommended within the Noise CP/BO BCD Review of A/C 2/4
Analysis shall be strictly adhered to, and stipulated as a Plans/During
condition of approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Construction
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Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line.
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 PO/BO 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 6-Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTT16567
SUBJECT: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
APPLICANT: JOHN LAING HOMES
LOCATION: NORTHSIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN HELLMAN AND MALACHITE AVENUES
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. Approval of Tentative Tract No. 16567 is granted subject to the approval of DRC2003-01037 and
DRC2003-01036.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations;exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, DRC2003-01036, and Master Plan.
2. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
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3. 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.
4. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, except for model homes,whichever occurs first. A recorded copy
shall be provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the
Planning Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each
and every year and whenever said information changes.
5. 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.
6. The project contains a designated Historic Point of Interest. The site shall be developed and
maintained in accordance with DRC2004-00105.
7. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements,special street posting,phone listing for community concerns,hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. The Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on
this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking
on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
E. Landscaping
1. For multi-family residential and non-residential development,propertyowners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site,as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition,and shall receive regular pruning,fertilizing,mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged,dead,diseased,or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
F. 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
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 maybe used bythe City to
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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.
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 ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails,public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
60 total feet on Foothill Boulevard.
33 total feet on San Bernardino Road.
3. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
4. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
6. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
7. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes,to provide a minimum of 7
feet measured from the face of curbs.
I. 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.
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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. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. I Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Foothill Boulevard X X (c) X X X
San Bernardino Road X X X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,priorto
final map approval or the issuance of building permits,except for model homes,whichever
occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch 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.
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g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
5. Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on all streets with connection
through the parkway to each lot or parcel (fiber-to-the curb, FITC). The size, placement, and
location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans and subject to City
Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or final map approval,
whichever comes first.
6. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for review
and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private streets,fees
shall be paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in
addition to any other permits required.
7. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
8. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet 1." Where
public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public
landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other
variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size city.
San Bernardino Road Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid— 3 H. 20 ft.o.c. 24-inch
"Tuscarora" Pink box
Foothill Boulevard Rhus lancea African Sumac 5 ft. 20 ft.o.c. 15-gal. Fill-
Non-activity centers— Informal in
Primarily in R.O.W. groupdings not
more than 25
of total frontage
trees
STREET TREES LISTED BELOW ARE FOR ON-SITE PLAN REFERENCE ONLY—NOT TO APPEAR ON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Foothill Boulevard Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8 ft. Space per on- 15-gal.
Non-activity centers— site plans—30
ft.o.c.
On-site
suggested.
This primary
theme tree for
Foothill must
be behind the
r.o.w. per
Caltrans
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting,an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
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9. 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.
J. 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.
K. 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. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
L. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed bythe Developer and the City
will be required for: Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road.
M. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District(CCW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
N. 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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2. 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% 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.
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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STANDARD CONDITIONS
February 3, 2004
Main Street Route 66
J. Laing Homes Tract 16567
N/S Foothill Blvd. Between Hellman & Archibald
DRC2003-01036 & SU13TT16567
MFR, SFR &Recreation Buildings
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 multi-family residential projects is 400-
feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved
fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150-feet.
b. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500-
feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet
from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 200-feet.
c. 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.
f. 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.
g. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
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1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is
1625 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 the approved
alternative method#05678 require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in
accordance to NFPA
13-R & RCFPD Standard 10-5 section 111-D:
1. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units. .
2. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
3. When the building access does not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code
and the RCFPD Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard#F191.10.20.
4. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. The California Fire Code and the RCFPD Approved Alternative Method requires a Central
Station Fire Sprinkler Monitoring Fire Alarm, based on the occupancy, lack of FD access
and/or the number of sprinkler heads. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39, the approved
alternative method#05678, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard#10-6
and the California Fire Code.
2. Prior to installation of the fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a
building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard#10-6.
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#17191.10.200.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1'`story exterior wall shall be located within
the limits of the approved alternative method and site plan for 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 tum 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.
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g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20%.
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 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance
with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard#9-1. The following design requirements apply:
a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic pre-
emption device. The devices shall be digital. Analog devices are not acceptable. Devices
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
b. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
c. The key switch shall be located outside and immediately adjacent to the gate for use in the
event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate.
d. A traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex.
e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall
automatically reset.
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: approved mitigation measures per the alternative
method must be clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method
application must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
FSC-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle access
and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Public Assembly
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
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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 owner's 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.
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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.
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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 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.
10. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/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.
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