HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-106 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17609, A REQUEST TO MERGE 5 SEPARATE
PARCELS INTO ONE SINGLE PARCEL FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICTORIA GARDENS LIFESTYLE CENTER IN
THE MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN,
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHURCH STREET AND
VICTORIA GARDENS LANE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 0227-211-39, 40, 41, 42 & 43.
A. Recitals.
1. Forest City Development filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM17609, 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 9th day of November 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.
Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on November 9, 2005, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to an undeveloped triangular shaped property located on
the southeast corner of Church Street and Victoria Gardens Lane, with a street frontage of
approximately 1,070 feet on Church Street, approximately 1,395 feet on Victoria Gardens Lane,and
approximately 1,666 feet along Interstate 15; and
b. The application permits the merger of five existing separate properties into one
single parcel of sufficient size to meet minimum Code requirements to accommodate anticipated
future development; and
C. The merger, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets
development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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November 9, 2005
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a. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The application is associated with the future commercial retail development of the
subject site that is consistent with the Victoria Gardens Master Plan; and
d. New street improvements associated with the approval of the parcel map and
subsequent development of the property will complete and enhance the appearance of Church
Street and Victoria Gardens Lane; and
e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
f. The will not cause public health problems; and
g. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is within the scope of the project reviewed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT15716. Said EIR was
certified by the City Council on February 20, 2002, and no additional environmental review for the
discretionary actions mentioned in this notice is required pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21166.
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) The final Parcel Map 17609 shall be approved and recorded prior to
issuance of building permits.
Engineering Department
1) All pertinent conditions per TPM15716 and the Development
Agreement shall apply.
2) Church Street frontage improvements shall be protected in place or
replaced as required.
3) Victoria Park Lane frontage improvements shall be protected in place
or replaced as required.
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November 9, 2005
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4) Line of Sight designs shall be provided for all project intersections,
including major driveways, on the Grading and Landscape Plans.
5) Provide a Drainage Study with the grading plan submittal to mitigate the
on-site and offsite flows.
6) Provide a minimum 35-foot wide driveway along Church Street and
Victoria Park Lane.
7) The driveway onto Victoria Gardens Lane shall align with Northmain
Street.
8) The driveway onto Church Street shall align with Iron Horse Place.
9) Modify the Traffic Signal at Victoria Gardens Lane and the proposed
driveway/Northmain Street to provide a protected/permissive left tum
arrows for the Eastbound and Westbound directions.
10) A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the
estimated cost of operating any additional streetlights during the first six
months of operation, prior to building permit issuance.
11) 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 issuance of building permits.
12) 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 Division
when the first Building Permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or
demolition project.
13) Submit a Water Quality Plan that follows current WQMP
templates/guidance and regulations set forth by the Santa Ana
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Access the following
website for an updated San Bernardino County Water Quality
Management Plan(WQMP)for New Development and,Redevelopment
Projects:http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8/htmVsb_wgmplhtmi. This site
provides Guidance and Templates that can be filled out electronically
and printed. Adhere to these guidelines and use the templates
provided. Also, include the BMP's identified in the plan on Grading
Plans when submitted for plan check.
14) The Developer shall offer all newly constructed electrical distribution
facilities for dedication to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility and
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November 9, 2005
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requiring all such developments to be served electrical service by the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility.
15) The Final Parcel Map shall include the following statement: "Pursuant
to the provisions of Section 66411.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, notice
is hereby given that the following improvements are required prior to
development of Parcel 1 of this map: Curb cuts for access driveways,
traffic signal activator loops for the east leg of North Main Street at
Victoria Gardens Lane, curb and gutter removals, street trees, and
re-striping all in accordance with City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Resolution No. 05-106 dated November 9, 2005.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:— �z
Pam Stew , Chairm
ATTEST:
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Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman,Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 9th day of November 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#: SUBTPM17609
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: FOREST CITY DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: S/E CORNER OF VICTORIA GARDENS LANE AND CHURCH STREET
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. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 17609 is granted subject to the approval of 11/09/05.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 05-106, Standard _1 1
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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
B. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Comer property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. _t 1
2. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed ordelineated on the _1
final map.
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3. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
C. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A-C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvml walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Victoria Gardens X X X
Church Street X X X
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans,including street trees,street lights,and intersection safetylights
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.
C. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations'approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. Acash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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D. 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.
E. Drainage and Flood Control
1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the _/ /_
property from adjacent areas.
F. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed priorto approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they will be
completed upon development for: Parcel 1.
G. 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,whicheveroccurs
first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map
approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other
residential projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
H. General Requirements and Approvals
1. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one
parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees
shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully
refundable if at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are
diverted from landfills,and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall
be submitted to the Engineering 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.
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 Community Development
Building & Safety
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL STANDARD CONDITIONS
November 1, 2005
Bass Pro Shops
N/E Church & Victoria Gardens Lane a'
DRC2005-00723
NOTE: Any revisions may void these requirements and necessitate additional review.
The Building Official prior to plan check submittal must approve the type of construction of the
building based on 2001 California Building Code.
A. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line
clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
2. The project shall be designed to comply with the 2001 California Building Codes
(CBC), the California Fire Code and with RCFPD Ordinances 15 & 39.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy
separations.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas; not exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with
CBC Section 1505.
5. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC
Table 5-A.
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
7. Provide the required restroom facilities per the CBC Appendix chapter 29.
8. All exit components must comply with the requirements of CBC Chapter 10
(adjoining rooms, rated corridors, door swings, separation of exits, etc.).
9. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
10. Clearly indicate on the plans compliance with ADA requirements for the disabled.
11. A register architect must sign and stamp the plans.
B. General Requirements
1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following:
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a. Site/Plot Plan
b. Floor Plan
c. Foundation Plan
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of 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.
g. Planning Division CUP Tracking Number must be clearly noted on the Title Sheet
of the plans.
h. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
i. All sheets must be marked: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION.
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. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy
issued by the Building and Safety Division.
C. 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., DRC2003-00110 and
SUBTPM16125). 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 Division for availability of
the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development
project or major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established
rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park
Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,
and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the
Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's
public counter).
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D. 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. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
5. The final Grading Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the
issuance of building permits.
6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects
and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50
cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared,
stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer.
Note on title sheet that tenant improvement plans must be submitted for plan check and be
approved prior to construction. 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 Division if you have any questions about
the procedure at 909-477-2710.
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
November 1, 2005
Bass Pro Shops
N/E Church & Victoria Gardens Lane
DRC2005-00723
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
1. The Building Official prior to plan check submittal must approve the type of construction of the
building based on 2001 California Building Code.
2. A fire flow letter from CVWD is required to be submitted to FCS before plan check submittal.
3. The fire department access plans must be submitted for review and approval before November 10,
2005.
FSC-1 Public arid 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. 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.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
f. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private
or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided.
g. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
I. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 4,000
gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow reflects
a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance
with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
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.
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 installation of the building 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.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by a listed
central station fire alarm system.
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 Lanes Standard 9-7
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1st 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 20-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46-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 (GVVV).
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:
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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. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire
Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before
placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
c. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for
$20.00.
f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and
a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism in case
of power failure or mechanical malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be
installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must
be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be
required due to complexity of the various entry configurations.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan
illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included
in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: 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-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 orproperty.
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• Battery Systems
• Candies and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Refrigeration Systems
• Repair Garages
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• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
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 F039
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.
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 #9-8. 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.
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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 9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and
witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of
the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of
the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at
least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for
obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction
Services.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property,
the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-site
fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for
hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction
Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required
fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of
the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected, tested
and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is placed
in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall
be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
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.
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9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-family
buildings shall post the address with minimum 12-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.
10. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must
demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the Risk Management
Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San Bernardino County Fire
Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division. The applicant
must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services.
11. 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.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/" 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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