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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-114 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT17840, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 95 CONDOMINIUMS ON 5.33 ACRES, WITHIN THE VICTORIA GARDENS LIFESTYLE CENTER IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHURCH STREET AND ARBOR LANE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-452-23. A. Recitals. 1. Shea Homes filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 30th 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 30, 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 parcel located on the southeast corner of Church Street and Arbor Lane, with a street frontage of approximately 615 feet on Church Street, approximately 430 feet on Arbor Lane, 600 feet on Cultural Center Drive, and approximately 200 feet on Pavilion Gardens Place (private street); and b. The condominium subdivision will allow ownership of individual units and provide a type of housing product for a segment of the residential market, thereby increasing the amount of for-sale condominium units in a region that has been identified to have a housing demand that is greater than the supply; and C. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 and the subsequent development of the condominium units, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 SUBTT17840—SHEA HOMES November 30, 2005 Page 2 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: a. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and C. The application is associated with the future residential development of the subject site that is consistent with the Victoria Gardens Master Plan; and d. New street improvements associated with the approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 and subsequent development of the property will complete and enhance the appearance of Church Street, Cultural Center Drive and Arbor 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 subdivision will not cause public health problems; and g. The design of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17840 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 SUBTPM15716. 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) Approval is for the subdivision of airspace for residential condominium purposes, 95 condominium units, on a 5.33-acre site located on the southeast corner of Church Street and Arbor Lane, also identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0227-452-23. 2) This approval shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Victoria Community Plan, the Victoria Gardens Master Plan, and the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, and/or City Ordinances. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 SUBTT17840— SHEA HOMES November 30, 2005 Page 3 3) All applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTT17487 and Development Review DRC2005-00701 shall apply. Engineering Department 1) All pertinent conditions per SUBTPM15716 and the Development Agreement shall apply. 2) Day Creek Boulevard frontage improvements shall be protected in place or replaced as required. 3) Church Street frontage improvements shall be protected in place or replaced as required. 4) Cultural Center Drive frontage improvements shall be protected in place or replaced as required. 5) All perimeter landscaping shall be maintained by the developer. 6) Arbor Lane frontage improvements shall be protected in place or replaced as required. 7) Provide a crosswalk and a pedestrian activated flashing beacon and in-pavement warning lights across the north leg of the intersection of Arbor Lane and the project driveway. 8) Arbor Lane shall be posted R26 "No Parking Any Time" sign. 9) All interior driveways shall be considered "private drives." 10) The Traffic Impact Analysis fair share traffic mitigation for improvements within the City shall be accomplished through the City's established Transportation Fee Program. The Traffic Impact Analysis fair share traffic mitigation for improvements outside the City limits shall be proportionally paid prior to each final map recordation. Fair share amount for DRC2005-00701 is $18,365.17. 11) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) revised October 2005 has been reviewed and the following items need to be completed and incorporated onto the Grading Plan: a) Section 1.1 — Provide contact name or position. b) Section 1.2 — Provide permit numbers (List DRC2005-00701 PMT# and W DID#). c) Section 2.1 — Day Creek Boulevard is not listed on the CWA Section 303(d) list. d) Section 2.1 - #5 The Santa Ana River, Reach 3 is only listed for bacteria/virus. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 SUBTT17840 — SHEA HOMES November 30, 2005 Page 4 e) Section 3.3 — Refer to the California Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbook for definitions and specifications for Treatment Control Best Management Practices. Verify whether selections in the matrix(Water Quality Inlets)meet definitions and specifications in the Handbook: hftp://www.cabmphandbooks.com/development.asp f) Section 3.3 — "Oxygen Demanding Substances" should be marked "yes" since it is a potential pollutant of concern. g) Section 3.4 — See comment from Section 3.3 concerning the definitions and specifications for Treatment Control Best Management Practices. h) Section 4 — Refer to the Water Quality Management Practice Guidance pages for Street Sweeping O & M. i) Section 4 — Provide source for statement under "Roof Runoff Controls"that says, "Infiltration practices are not recommended in San Bernardino County due to potential impact to groundwater resources." j) Section 6 — Notarize and record the City's "Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan." (Copies are available at the front counter of the Engineering Department.) k) Plan Review—Locate proposed Best Management Practices on the Grading Plan. 12) Provide a minimum 35-foot wide driveway along Cultural Center Drive and Arbor Lane. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Pam Stewa I Chairman q� a&a� ATTEST: Dan oleman, 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-114 SUBTT17840 — SHEA HOMES November 30, 2005 Page 5 adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 30th day of November 2005, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT #: SUBTT17840 SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR 95 CONDOMINUM UNITS APPLICANT: SHEA HOMES LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHURCH STREET AND ARBOR LANE —APN: 0227-452-22. 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 Tract No. SUBTT17840 is granted subject to the approval of Development Review DRC2005-00701. B. Time Limits 1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission,or a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval. C. Site Development 1. 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. 2. 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. SC-1-05 1 Project No.SUBTT17840 Completion Date 3. 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. 4. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. D. 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 amount of$495 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. 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) See Attached. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 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. 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. 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. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards or as directed by the City Engineer. SC-1-05 2 Project No.SUBTT17840 Completion Date e. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. f. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. g. 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. 4. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Min. Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size City. DayCreek Boulevard Street Tree W ashingtoma robusta Mexican Fan Palm 4' 25'O.C. 15'min. Fill Min of 5'away from Staggere B.T.H., In street light d rows or on match alternate est. sides of heights walk Street Tree Pyrus calleryana NCN 4' 25O.C. 15 gal 'Aristocrat' Staggers matche d rows d on standar alternate d sides of walk Backgroud at Victoria Geijera parviflora Austrialian Willow 5' 20'O.C. 15 gal Arbors Church Street Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'O.C. 15 gal 'St.Mary' Alternatin g with Palm Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 4' 20'O.C. 15'min. Min.of 5'away from alternatin B.T.H., street g with or Magnolia match est heights Construction Notes for Street Trees: 1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans. 2) Prior to the commencement of any planting,an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector. 3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Department. 4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only. SC-1-05 3 Project No.SUBTT17840 Completion Date - 5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. 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 borne by the developer. G. Drainage and Flood Control 1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk. H. 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(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. 4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and otherinterested agencies involved. Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that'may be received from them. I. General Requirements and Approvals 1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or priorto building permit issuance if no map is involved. 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. SC-1-05 4 Project No.SUBTf17840 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED SC-1-05 5 Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Building & Safety MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS a November 21, 2005 SHEA Homes SEC Church and Arbor Ln Condominium Map and Design Review SUB-FT17840 & DRC2005-00701 NOTE: (1) Any revisions may void these requirements and necessitate additional review. (2) Upon approval of this project by the planning division the following conditions will apply for Plan Check Review. A. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction. 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. 4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC Section 1505. 5. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls. 6. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. 7. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. 8. If the area of habitable space above the first floor exceeds 3,000 square feet, then the construction type shall be V-1 Hour minimum. 9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be not less than 1-hour fire-resistive construction. Page 1 of 4 B. General Requirements 1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan b. Foundation Plan and reverse Foundation Plan (where applicable) C. Floor Plan d. Ceiling, Roof, and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Ceiling, Roof, and Floor Framing Plan (when applicable) 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 Tracking Numbers (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, DRC, etc.) must be clearly.noted on the Title Sheet of the plans. h. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. 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., DRC, SUBTPM, SUBTT, etc.). 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: Page 2 of 4 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). 6. Submit pool plans to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department for approval. 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. E. Other 1. Project shall fully comply with accessibility requirements of 2001 California Building Code Chapter 11A (Housing Accessibility) Note on title sheet that 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 Page 3 of 4 application. Contact the Building and Safety Division if you have any questions about the procedure at 909-477-2710. Page 4 of 4 Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS November 22, 2005 SHEA Homes SEC Church Street and Arbor Lane Condominium Map and Design Review SUBTT17840 & DRC2005-00701 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply 1. Design guidelines for The Fire Protection water supply must be in accordance to RCFPD Standard 9-8: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential projects is 400-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150-feet. b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: I. At the entrance(s) to a 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 minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 1,750 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13R with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 2. 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. Fire Protection water 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 protection water 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 in accordance to RCFPD Standard #9-8 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. Multifamily structures greater than 7,500 square feet. 2. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units. 3. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access). 4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure. 5. When the building access does not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and the RCFPD Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard #9-7. 6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered. 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 the installation of the fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6. 2 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 #9-7. 1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 151 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 (GVW). j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus. 3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards. 4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-1. The following design requirements apply: a. 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. 3 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 flail-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. 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 or property. Compressed Gases Public Assembly LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures Flammable and Combustible Liquids Liquefied Petroleum Gases Hazardous Materials 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 (CU PA) 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 4 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. FCS-14 Map Recordation RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being subdivided. A reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners. Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District. Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino Recorders Office. The Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve the agreement prior to recordation. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve the agreement, prior to recordation FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District #85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits. 5 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 A 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. 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. 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/orother 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, commerciaVindustrial 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 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 '72" 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. 8