HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-77 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16969, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 4.35 ACRES
OF LAND INTO TWO PARCELS, ONE OF 3.36 ACRES (PARCEL 1)
WHICH WILL BE SOLD FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND THE OTHER OF 0.99 ACRE (PARCEL 2) FOR CONTINUED USE AS
A TELEPHONIC SWITCHING FACILITY IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (.1 TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT 6334
EAST AVENUE -APN: 0225-181-25.
A. Recitals.
1. Blu Croix, Ltd,on behalf of Verizon, has filed an application for the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM16969, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of August 2005, 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. The Planning 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 substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on August 10, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel of 189,700 square feet within the Very Low
Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of the street about 600
feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) at 6334 East Avenue; and
b. The site is partially developed on the east side with a telephone switching facility
operated by Verizon, while the remainder of the site is undeveloped; and
C. The parcel is about 660 feet deep east/west by 330 feet wide north/south with a
street frontage along East Avenue of about 196 feet; and
d. The application contemplates the subdivision of the subject parcel into two
separate parcels of 43,217 square feet(Parcel 1)and 146,460 square feet(Parcel 2). Dimensions
of the parcels will be about 196 feet wide by 220 feet deep(Parcel 1)and 330 feet wide by 442 feet
deep (Parcel 2);
e. The applicant has no intent to develop Parcel 2 and it will be sold to others. Any
proposals for a subdivision and construction of residential structures on Parcel 2 will be the
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August 10, 2005
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responsibility of the eventual owner and will be subject to review and action by the Planning
Commission at a later date; and
f. Parcel 1 and the facility located there will continue to have access to East Avenue.
Arapaho Road terminates at the west side of Parcel 2 and will be the primary means of public
access once that parcel is developed; and
g. The properties surrounding the subject site are zoned Very Low Residential District,
with varying dimensions and lot sizes, with the exception of the property to the east, are improved
with residential structures. The property to the east is vacant.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16969 is consistent with the General Plan and
Development Code; and
b. The proposed subdivision,together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. This Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section 15315,
Class 15, of the State CEQA Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planning Department:
1) Approval is for the subdivision of a single parcel of 189,700 square feet
at 6334 East Avenue into two separate parcels of 43,217 square feet
(Parcel 1) and 146,460 square feet (Parcel 2).
2) Each parcel shall be maintained and developed in accordance with the
City's Development Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan including, but not
limited to, subdivision layout, minimum lot dimensions (area, width,
depth, and street frontage), and architectural design standards.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any
other City Ordinances.
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August 10, 2005
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Engineering Department:
1) The submitted Conceptual Master Plan is not specifically approved.
Upon development of Parcel 2, other street and lot layouts may be
required depending upon status of the surrounding area.
2) Protect all existing public improvements including curb and gutter,
R 26(s) signs, etc.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST 2005.
PLANNING MISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: t✓�
Pamela Stewart, airman
ATTEST:
Bra creta
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted bythe
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 10th day of August 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM16969
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: BLU CROIX, LTD FOR VERIZON
LOCATION: 6334 EAST 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.
B. Time Limits
1. This 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 Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
2. 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.
3. 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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4. 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.
5. The Covenants, Conditions,and Restrictions(CC&Rs)shall not prohibit the keeping the equine _!_I_
animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot
owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of
appealing to boards of directors of homeowners'associations for amendments to the CC&Rs.
6. 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
Departments and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Department 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
2. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
E. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& AC. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
East Avenue b 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.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
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.
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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. 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 bome by the developer.
G. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone D designation removed
from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities
sufficient to obtain an unshaded "X" designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by
FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
3. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
H. 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 by the Developer and the City
will be required.
I. 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 Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
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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.
J. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline,Secondary Regional,and Master Plan Drainage
Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is
involved.
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
December 9, 2004
Blue Croix, Ltd.
(1) Commercial Parcel &
(4) Residential Lots
SUBTPM16969
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
I. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and
location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet.
No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. 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.
C. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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.On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iii. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
iv. 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.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project will be determined in gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code
Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. The required minimum fire flow for structures located in the designated hazardous fire area shall be
not less than 1,750 gpm at 20-psi residual. For structures in excess of 36,000 square feet use CFC
Table A-III-A-1.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the
proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit
plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping.
Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the
overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Group "A" Occupancies.
3. "E" Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons.
4. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units.
5. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
6. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
7. 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.
8. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
9. Buildings constructed in the designed Hazardous Fire Areas which include:
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a. All commercial and industrial
b. Public assemblies
C. Educational
d. Multi-family residential structures.
e. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
f. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or standards)
requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39,
the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code.
2. Prior to any removal, remodel, modification and/or additions to the building or suite's 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 #F191.10.200.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1s' story exterior wall shall be located within
150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the
building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed
obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet.
C. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
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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.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or
major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When
railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required
openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be
in accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following design requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must open at the rate of one second for each one-foot of required width.
C. When fully open, the minimum width shall be 20-feet.
d. Gates are not required to be motorized.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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FSC-7 Hazardous Fire Area
This project is located within the "State Responsibility Area" (SRA), the "Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone" (VHFHSZ), City of Rancho Cucamonga "Hillside District", and/or within the area identified on the
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High Probability-High Consequence for Fire Risk.
These locations have been determined to be within the "Hazardous Fire Area" as defined by the Fire
District. The Hazardous Fire Area is based on maps produced by the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. Hazard Reduction Plans: The applicant shall prepare the architectural plans for the construction
of the buildings in accordance with the County of San Bernardino's Development Code as
amended by RCFPD Ordinance 39, Appendix II-A. Fire Area FR-1 or FR-2 requirements apply to
the construction of the buildings based on the slope of the terrain and/or mitigation of the fuel
modification plans. The development code provides standards regulating and requiring:
a. Fire resistive roof assemblies
b. Fuel Modification and hazard reduction plans
C. Fire District access roadways
d. Fire resistive construction and protection of openings.
e. Fire sprinkler systems
f. Fire flow criteria
For construction requirements in the "Hazard Fire Area" refer to the following web site:
http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/landuseservices/DevCode (Chapter 2 Hazard Protection,
Article 2 Fire Safety (FR) Overlay District) for an Adobe copy. Also reference RCFPD Ordinance
39, Appendix II-A.
2. Construction requirements for the Hazardous Fire Area: (This is not a complete list of
requirements and some requirements may not apply to FR-2 Areas).
a. The roof shall be a Class "A" fire-resistive assembly approved by Building and Safety. Fire-
retardant Class "A" wood shakes and shingles shall be listed to comply with the 10-year
"natural" weathering test. Class "A" roof assemblies shall be installed in accordance with
their listing and manufacturer's instructions.
b. The space between rafters at the exterior walls shall be solidly filled with tight-fitting wood
blocks 1-1/2 inches thick. The eaves may also be "boxed".
C. The exposed surface of exterior wall must be a part of a listed one-hour fire resistive
assembly.
d. All exterior doors must be of a solid wood core type. Dual pane glass is required for all glass
in doors.
e. All windows and sliding glass doors shall be constructed of dual-pane glass.
f. Cantilevered or standard type decks shall be constructed in accordance with one of the
following:
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i. A minimum of 1-1/2 inch lumber for all the framing and any deck materials.
ii. Protection must be provided on the underside of the deck by materials approved for one
(1) hour fire-resistive construction.
iii. Be of non-combustible materials, as defined in the Building Code.
g. Patio covers attached or within 10-feet of a residential structure shall not be constructed of
materials less than 1/2-inch in thickness. Plastic, bamboo, straw, fiberglass or wood-lattice
less than 1/2-inch in thickness are not permitted.
h. All required fences adjacent to fuel modification areas or wildland areas built as conditions of
approval shall be of non-combustible materials as defined in the Building Code. Any fence
within 10-feet of the fuel modification area or wildland area shall be non-combustible; Beyond
10-feet, the fence may be constructed of any approved material. All other fences, including
those on the interior of the project are not subject to this requirement.
i. Roadways shall be provided along the project perimeter exposed to a fire hazard or fuel
modified area. The roadway is to allow fire district vehicle access. Such roadways shall be a
minimum twenty (20) feet in width, with a grade not to exceed fourteen percent (14%) and
capable of supporting fire fighting vehicles.
3. Fuel Modification Requirements: The applicant shall prepare fuel modification plans for the site
in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines
and RCFPD Ordinance 39, Appendix II-A. For the fuel medication plan requirements, refer to the
following web site: http://www.lacofd.org/forestry%5Ffolder/pdf/fmp-g.pdf
A. The preliminary fuel modification plans shall:
1. Show all property lines, contour lines and locations of proposed buildings or structures.
2. Show the 100-foot defensible space for slopes less than 15%, for steeper slopes and
larger defensible space may be required (Per RCFPD Ordinance 39, Appendix II-A)
around the structure.
3. Show each fuel modification zone (setback, irrigation method, thinning and interface
thinning).
4. Show existing vegetation impacted by the required fuel modification and proposed
vegetation to be planted in the fuel modification area, if any. The preliminary plans
should be sensitive to rare, threatened or endangered species and the applicant must
be prepared to address their disposition in the final plans.
5. Include photographs of the area that show the type of vegetation currently existing,
including the height, density and relationship to grade.
6. Describe the mechanical or manual methods that will be used for the removal of the
vegetation to comply with the fuel modification plans.
7. Describe on the plans the existing structures, natural vegetation, roads, parks and/or
green space 600-feet beyond the site or development property line in all directions.
State on the plans who will have ultimate responsibility for maintenance of the fuel
modification zones.
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The applicant shall obtain Fire District approval of a final fuel modification/hazard reduction plan and
program. The plan shall indicate the proposed means of achieving an acceptable level of risk to the
structures.
B. The final fuel modification plans shall:
1. Clearly indicate each fuel modification zone (setback, irrigation method, thinning and
interface thinning). Also indicate locations of permanent zone identification markers.
2. Include irrigation plans and specifications.
3. Include the landscape plan. The landscape plan must identify the location and type of
supplemental plantings. The plans and specifications shall include both the common
and botanical names of new and existing plants within the fuel modification area.
Clearly indicate on the plans the disposition of impacted existing vegetation and
identifying those proposed for retention. All groundcover, shrub, plants and trees are
required to be fire-resistive in accordance with three (3) published references for fire
safe vegetation. Refer to the following web site http://www.ucfpl.cuop.edu/FMI-
Zone.XIV pages 168 to 177.htm.
4. Indicate any special or specific landscape maintenance intended for the site such as
pruning, "limbing up", mowing, etc.
5. Describe the mechanical or manual methods that will be used for the removal of the
vegetation to comply with the fuel modification plans.
6. Describe the existing structures, natural vegetation, roads, parks and/or green space
600-feet beyond the site or development property line in all directions.
7. Note the names, addresses and phone numbers of the responsible parties for the
maintenance of the fuel modification zones.
8. Include on the title sheet the conditions of approval, CC&R's and/or any deed
instructions related to the site or final fuel modification area. Include a copy of the
approved preliminary fuel modification plans with this submittal.
9. Provide a copy of the proposed fuel modification maintenance documents to be
recorded. The maintenance agreements must be perpetual in the event of property
transfer and/or a change in Board of Directors for the Homeowner's Association.
10. Indicate that the developer will implement the required measures 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. Fire Construction
Services must be summoned for an on-site inspection and approval prior to the
issuance of the building permit.
4. 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.
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5. 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
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.
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.
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-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.
• Aerosol Products Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Operation
• Automobile Wrecking Yards Open Burning
• Battery Systems Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate Powder Coating
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
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• Cryogenics Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported
Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS) Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases Welding and Cutting Operations
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/Lumber Yards
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials —Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan
for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials
Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will not be
finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City
from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be
required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan, is also
required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is
subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the
provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5)
working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39
and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when
submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form
along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
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FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plan as submitted indicate that the required Fire Department
access:
a. Is located on property which is not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
C. Is shared by multiple owners; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an 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:
• The current title reports to provide a legal description and proof of ownership for all properties
included in the agreement.
• The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
• 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.
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Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and
approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards.
Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building
permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply
system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The
Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation,
witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD.
On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference
the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard # 9-6.
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. Fuel Modification Plans: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area requirements.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-
site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for
hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction
Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required
fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of
the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment
is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system
shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must
be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or #9-2 by Fire
Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-
family buildings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on contrasting background,
visible from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness. When the building
setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street, an additional non-illuminated 6-inch minimum
number address shall be provided at the property entrance. Larger address numbers will be
required on buildings located on wide streets or built with large setbacks in multi-tenant commercial
and industrial buildings. The suite designation numbers and/or letters shall be provided on the front
and back of all suites.
12. Fuel Modification: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area requirements.
13. 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
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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.
14. 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.
15. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 Yz" 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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