HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-59 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2004-00928, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 64
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENCES ON 28.7 ACRES OF LAND IN
RECORDED TRACT 15982, IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND WILSON
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 0225-071-69.
A. Recitals.
1. KB Home filed an application for the issuance of Development Review DRC2004-00928,
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 July 27, 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a meeting 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 meeting on July 27,2005, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The project has a density of 2.22 dwelling units per acre, which is within the
permitted density range of the Low Residential District; and
b. The project falls within the Rancho Etiwanda Planned Development,which included
a conceptual layout for a 64-lot, single-family development at this location; and
C. The project meets or exceeds all applicable technical requirements and the design
guidelines of Development Agreement No. CO 00-088 and the Development Code.
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 use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
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b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. An Environmental Impact Report(State Clearinghouse No.88082915)was prepared and
certified by the County of San Bernardino as a Master Environmental Impact Report for the
University/Crest Planned Development in July 1991. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) provides that once a Master Environmental Impact Report has been certified, no further
Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the
scope of the Master Environmental Impact Report. On October 26, 1999, the County of San
Bernardino certified a supplement to the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse
No. 98121091)because of a revision to the University/Crest Planned Development. In August 2000,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga prepared an Addendum to address issues associated with the
adoption of the Rancho Etiwanda Development Agreement. The Addendum identified no
substantial changes in the project that would require a major revision to the previous Environmental
Impact Report. Based upon the facts and information contained in the certified Environmental
Impact Report,together with all written and oral reports, the Planning Commission finds that there is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and
concludes as follows:
a. There have not been substantial changes in the project that require major revisions
to the previous Environmental Impact Report because of no new significant environmental effects or
substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects; and
b. There have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous Environmental
Impact Report because of the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and
C. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and
could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Environmental
Impact Report was certified as complete, that shows any of the following: 1) the project will have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Environmental Impact Report;
2) significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the
previous Environmental Impact Report; 3)mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not
to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects of the project but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative; or 4) mitigation measures or alternatives, which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the final Environmental Impact Report, would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation
measure or alternative.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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Planning Department:
1) Where the slope conditions require retaining walls to achieve 15 feet of
usable rear yard area, provide a logical transition to allow access onto
the slopes for maintenance purposes, such as stairs, ramps, etc. The
final design shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner, prior to
issuance of grading permits.
2) Provide a 3-foot minimum landscape area between the back of the
sidewalk and the block walls on all corner lots.
3) A 2-foot wide bench shall be provided at all perimeter walls.
4) The side yard retaining wall heights shall be a maximum of 4 feet.
5) All return, interior side, and rear walls shall be of block material.
6) The Developer shall provide a written notice, in the form of a
disclosure, to each prospective buyer of the Fourth Street Rock
Crushing Facility located northwest of the project site. The disclosure
shall inform the homebuyer of the use of Banyan Street and Day Creek
Boulevard as a truck route to and from the rock crushing facility and the
occurrence of truck traffic noise.
7) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer of corner lots
written notice of maintaining the landscaped parkway. The written
notice shall be signed by the prospective buyer prior to acceptance of
cash deposit on the property.
8) Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real, or native fieldstone. Other
forms of stone may be manufactured products.
9) Decorative pavement shall be provided on the driveways. Decorative
driveways shall have variation throughout the subdivision.
Engineering Department:
1) Applicable conditions of Tentative Tract 15982 shall apply.
a) New interim basin for Tract 15982-1 shall be subject to the same
easement and maintenance agreement requirements as basins
originally proposed.
b) Include the private cross-lot drainage facility at the toe of the 2:1
slope on Lots 5-10 of Tract 15982-1 on the precise grading plan.
Provide a debris-resistant inlet to the public storm drain that is
also accessible to City maintenance crews.
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c) Perimeter walls adjacent to Day Creek Intermediate School, the
Cucamonga Valley Water District facilities, and Lot A of Tract
15982 shall be watertight.
d) Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any
public storm drain, measured from the outer edge of a mature
tree trunk. Restriction applies to Lots 6 and C of Tract 15982-1.
2) If Cucamonga Valley Water District decides not to install a recharge
basin on their property,the developer shall design a permanent facility
to be maintained by the City, provide an easement, or acquire the
property for said facility and deed it to the City.
3) Fencing for lots that back onto the existing channel and basin
southeast of this tract shall extend down the 2:1 slope to the perimeter
fence. Wall and/or fencing plans shall show how individual property
owners will access these private slopes and the cross-lot drainage
facility for maintenance purposes.
4) Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Plans (Drawing 1988-L) shall
be signed by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of Building
Permits. Note that the following standard condition includes the
180-day establishment period for LMD improvements:
a) Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 88-557, no energy
connections shall be made unless all improvements required by
these conditions of approval have been completed and accepted
by the City Council. Exception: in developments containing
more than one building or unit, the development may have
energy connections made to a percentage of these buildings or
units proportionate to the completion of improvements as
required by the conditions of approval. 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.
5) Revise existing public improvement plans as needed prior to Building
Permit issuance for applicable map phases:
a) Drawing 1988 shall reflect approved drive approach and street
tree locations.
b) Drawing 1988-D shall show the debris-resistant inlet to the public
storm drain for the private cross-lot drainage facility on Lots 5-10
of Tract 15982-1.
c) Drawing 1988-D shall reflect elimination of the interim basin with
Tract 15982 and, if applicable,the addition of a permanent facility
on the former Cucamonga Valley Water District property.
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d) Drawing 1488-D shall address reconstruction of the northeast
end of the existing trapezoidal channel to accommodate the
connection of the service/fire access roads. Relocate fencing
and gates as needed.
e) Drawing 1435-D shall reflect the addition of fencing to prevent
pedestrian access to the trapezoidal channel from Lot C and the
existing paseo at the west end of Las Brisas Court in Tract
13527.
6) 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.
7) Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a Diversion Deposit and
related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and
Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at
least 50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills and appropriate documentation is
provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering
Department when the first Building Permit application is submitted to
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering
Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction
and/or demolition project.
Environmental Mitigation:
1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures
adopted in the Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the
Rancho Etiwanda Planned Development(formerlythe University/Crest
Planned Development), as covered bythe EIR and Supplemental EIR
(SEIR)certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors
in June 1991 and October 1999, respectively, and Initial Study/
Addendum, prepared by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in August
2000.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JULY 2005.
PLANNING COMMIS ON OFT E CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Rich Macias, Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-59
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00928— KB HOME
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ATTEST:
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Brad ecret ry
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 27th day of July 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: McPHAIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEWDRC2004-00928
SUBJECT: 65 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: KB HOME
LOCATION: EAST OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE
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. 05-59, 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. 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.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
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. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
11. Construct block walls between homes(i.e.,along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
12. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
13. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
14. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences,with a minimum of two 1/2-inch lag bolts,to withstand high winds.
Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at
least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
15. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
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.
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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. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110,and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
7. 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.
B. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
H. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
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amount of$474 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
I. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
J. 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., DRC2004-00928) 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.
K. 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., DRC2004-00928). 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
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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.
L. 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.
M. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
N. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
O. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted
from frame or track in any manner.
P. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
March 3, 2005
Tract 15982 & 15982-1
SFR High Hazard
NEC Day Creek &Wilson
DRC2004-00928
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. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, the
maximum distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet. No portion of the exterior wall
facing the addressed street shall be more than 200-feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
i. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the
public roadways.
ii. At intersections.
iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire
District.
V. A minimum of forty-feet (40) from any building
C. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire
hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required
fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is 1500 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. 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.
2. Fire service 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 fire service
plans are approved.
3. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-
feet of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall
submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground
supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to
submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Buildings constructed in the designed Hazardous Fire Areas which include:
a. All structures in lots 1-34 must be sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13-D per
Alternate Method #5896.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
1. 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.
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e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall
automatically reset.
2. 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.
3. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly
noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable,
must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
FSC-7 Hazardous Fire Area
Submit plans in accordance to the following Standard Fuel Modification Plans:
Fuel Modification Plans
Submit four (4) sets of plans: (1) RCFPD; (1) Job Set; (1) Architectural Plans; (1) Recorded set
Approved plan and documentation must be recorded with San Bernardino County prior to
release of occupancy. Proof of the recording must be provided to FCS.
Submittal Requirements:
1. Site plan (blueprint size) providing details of the zone areas (i.e., Zone "A" — set back 0' —
30'; Zone "B" — irrigation 30' —80', etc.).
2. Text Document (8-1/2" x 11") to include details of how the fuel modification requirements
will be met. This text document will also include the following:
a. Successor clause — statement indicating that any subsequent homeowner must
comply with the conditions of the fuel modification plan.
b. Substitution clause — statement to read: "Substitution or replacement of approved
plants, with plants from the approved list, may occur without a resubmission, if the
plants are similar and meet the same criteria."
C. Statement indicating that any major change to the plans (i.e., substitution of more
than 50% of the approved plants; theme change and/or method change) will require
a new submittal to the Fire District for review and approval.
d. Any reference to an approved guideline (i.e., LA County; SB County Overlay Districts
FR-1, FR-2 or FS-3; Orange County) requires those portions of the guidelines
referenced to be included in your document.
e. Minimum 100' of fuel modification distance is required and shall include off-site
property within the 100 feet distance. The off-site portion of the plan will be
considered "thinning/modification". A letter from the adjacent property owner must
be included in the document OR a notarized letter providing a detailed "diligent"
effort to contact the adjacent property owner.
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3. Mitigations to the fuel modification plan include:
a. Installation of automatic fire sprinklers; or
b. Installation of block walls; or
C. Use of rated construction materials
At the discretion of the Fire District, fuel modification plans may be required to validate the
design assumptions by providing a computer-generator model (BEHAVE) of the plan.
NOTE: Fuel Modification Plans must be submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and
approval prior to the submittal of architectural drawings.
1. In-fill single-family dwelling projects located in the Hazardous Fire Area: A simplified
landscaping/fuel modification plan may be acceptable. The plan shall detail the defensible
space. Provide a minimum 100-feet defensible space for slopes less than 15% and a
larger defensible space may be required for slopes of 15% or more. The proposed and/or
existing vegetation must be shown. FR-1 construction requirements must be met. The
architect must implement FR-1 Area construction requirements into the design of the
home.
2. Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire
Area shall not be used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire
protection measures that may be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not
limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle.
b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks
and rocks.
C. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of
operations each day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the
area around such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit
must be obtained from Fire Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding
work.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than
forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire
extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the
operation.
FSC-8 Chronological summary of RCFPD Hazardous Fire Area requirements
1. Prior to the issuance of a rough grading permit, the applicant shall obtain the Fire
District approval of a preliminary fuel modification/hazard reduction plan and program.
The plan(s) shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified and experienced in wildfire
hazard mitigation planning.
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2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall have submitted and
obtain approval of a final fuel modification plan. Further, the builder shall have completed
that portion of the approved fuel modification/hazard reduction plan determined to be
necessary by the Fire District before the introduction of any combustible materials into the
project area. Approval is subject to an on-site inspection.
3. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the remainder of the fuel
modification/hazard reduction plan requirements shall be installed, inspected and
accepted by the Fire District staff. Schedule the inspection with Fire Construction
Services at 909-477-2713.
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.
.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.
2. 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.
3. 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. 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.
4. Fuel Modification Plans: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area
requirements.
5. 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.
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6. 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.
7. 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Fuel Modification: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area
requirements.
8. 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
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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.
9. 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.
10. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 1/2" 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.
11. Secondary fire access roadways must be inspected and accepted by FCS in accordance
to Alternate Method #05896 (PMT2005-00318).
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