HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-119 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. DRC2005-000412, TO CONSTRUCT PHASE ONE OF A
TWO-PHASED MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OFTHREE 2 STORY
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDINGS ON 26.95 ACRES OF LAND IN THE
MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE GENERAL DYNAMICS SPECIFIC PLAN
(SUB-AREA 18), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 4TH
STREET AND UTICA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 0210-082-45.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application for the approval of Development Review
DRC2005-000412, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of December 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on December 14, 2005, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to existing parking lot of the former General Dynamics
building at the northeast corner of Utica Avenue and 4th Street; and
b. To the north of the site is the former General Dynamics building which is now
occupied with Aetna Insurance Company;to the east is the Empire Lakes golf course;to the south,
across 4th street, is the City of Ontario; and to the west of Utica Avenue is vacant land. The site has
improved street frontage and the property slightly slopes to the south; and
C. The application is in conjunction with the subdivision of 26.95 acres into eight
parcels; and
d. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets or
exceeds all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
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e. The architectural design of the project incorporates stonework, reflective glazing,
and metal work. Each building has 360-degree architecture, thereby meeting the design goals of
the Rancho Cucamonga IASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan by providing a high-level of architectural
design with building entrances that are well articulated.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the Rancho Cucamonga [ASP Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan district in which the site is
located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. On June 1, 1994, an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.
93102055) was prepared and certified by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a
Program Environmental Impact Report for the Rancho Cucamonga IASP Subarea 18 Specific Plan.
The California Environmental Quality Act provides that once a Program Environmental Impact
Report has been certified, no further Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is
required for subsequent projects within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report.
Based upon the facts and information contained in the prior Environmental Impact Report,together
with the written and oral staff reports, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed project is
within the scope of the prior Environmental Impact Report. There are no substantial changes in the
project or the site or its surrounding conditions that would require revision to the previous
Environmental Impact Report.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) Undulating berms shall be provided in the landscaped setback area
along 4th Street. Berms shall have an average height of 3-4 feet, and
final design shall be subject to City Planner review and approval. The
precise Grading Plan submitted for plan check shall indicate the
required berming.
2) Tables,chairs, and shade shall be provided in each employee outdoor
eating area.
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3) A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating
benches, trash receptacles, free-standing potted plants, bike racks,
light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible with the
architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning
Department review and approval prior to the issuance of building
permits.
4) Textured pavement shall be provided across circulation aisle,
pedestrian walkway, and plaza. They shall be of brick/tile pavers,
exposed aggregate, integral color concrete, or any combination
thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
5) The textured pavement at all entryways should be extended to the end
of all flanking landscape planters.
6) All future building pads shall be hydro-seeded (fescue grass) and
maintained. The detailed plans shall be included in the Landscape and
Irrigation Plans to be submitted for Planning Department approval prior
to the issuance of building permits. Any sale of pads to another owner,
the applicant will be responsible to inform the new owner of
maintenance of landscaped pad.
7) The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program.
It shall include the plaza area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures
(exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
Engineering Department
1) Improvements shall be made to 4th Street in accordance with City
"Major Divided Arterial" standards, including curvilinear sidewalk,
16,000 Lumens HPSV street lights, street trees, drive approaches,
traffic signal modifications, bus bay traffic signs R26 signs, and
striping:
a) Cleveland Avenue driveway shall align with proposed street on
the south side of 4th Street in the City of Ontario, with left turn
lane and shared thru right turn lane.
b) Walk driveways to 4th Street shall be joint-use and shall be in
accordance with the City Standard and Development Agreement.
c) Provide deceleration/right turn lanes for westbound 4th Street for
driveways and at Utica Avenue, per the Development Agreement.
d) Traffic signals along 4th Street are maintained by the City of
Ontario. Any modifications to the traffic signals because of right
turn lanes will also require City of Ontario approval.
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2) Utica Avenue shall be improved in accordance with Industrial Local
standards including,sidewalk, 5800 Lumens HPSV street lights,street
trees, drive approaches, traffic signs and striping.
a) Provide either curb adjacent or property line adjacent sidewalk.
Retaining walls may be required during plan check because of
the existing parkway grades.
b) Provide right turn lanes for northbound on Utica Avenue for
driveways.
3) Upon development of Phase 1 or any lots fronting 4th Street, the
Developer shall install all required 4th Street frontage public
improvements from the easterly project boundaryto the intersection of
4th Street and Utica Avenue. The developer shall post bonds for said
improvements including Utica Avenue frontage public improvements.
4) Upon development of ether Lots 4 or 5 of Phase 2, the Developer shall
install all required Utica Avenue public improvements including posting
of improvement bonds.
5) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66KV electrical)on the project side of 4th Street shall be
undergrounded from the first pole on the west side of Utica Avenue to
the first pole off-site of the easterly boundary, prior to public
improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first.
Reimbursement does not apply because the future development
across the street is under the jurisdiction of the City of Ontario,who will
handle their own undergrounding of utilities on the south side of 4th
Street.
6) A contribution in-lieu of the construction for the future median island in
4th Street shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of Building
Permits or Final Parcel Map approval, whichever comes first. The
amount of contribution shall be one-half the cost of the median times
the length of the project frontage.
7) Provide a proportional share of the cost of the proposed Traffic Signals
(City of Ontario) for 4th Street at formerly Cleveland Avenue, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
8) The WQMP dated August 2005 has been reviewed, and the following
items need to be completed.
a) Project Site Information — Provide SIC Codes.
http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sic manual.html
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b) Project Categories —Additional Category (#8 parking lots 5,000
square feet). This will affect multiple sections; please revise
WQMP as needed.
c) Section 1.1 — Provide contact name or position.
d) Section 1.2 — Provide permit numbers (List Tract or Parcel Map
#, DRC#, PMT#, and WDID#).
e) Section 1.4 — Describe and identify the watershed(s) that the
project lies within.
f) Section 2.1 — Complete this section. (These pages were faxed
on August 30, 2005.)
g) Section 2.2 - #1.13 - Attach hydrologic analysis.
h) Section 3.1.1 — Provide description of actions taken or
justification/alternative for all responses.
i) Section 3.1.2 — Provide description of actions taken or
justification/alternative for all responses.
j) Section 3.2 — Complete this section.
k) Section 3.3— Complete this section.
1) Section 3.4—Referto the California Stormwater BMP Handbook
for definitions and specifications for Treatment Control (Best
Management Practices (BMPs). Verify whether selections in the
matrix meet definitions and specifications in the handbook:
http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/development.asp
m) Section 3.4.1. — Provide calculations based on the San
Bernardino WQMP Guidance Section.
n) Section 4— Complete this section.
o) Section 5— Complete this section.
p) Section 6 — Notarize and record the City's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan." (Copies
available at Engineering's front counter.)
q) Plan Review— Locate the proposed BMPs on the Grading Plan.
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Environmental Mitigation Measures
1) All pertinent.mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the Rancho Cucamonga IASP Sub-area 18 Specific
Plan shall apply. A copy of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be
included on the Grading and building Construction Plans (full size)and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed
Engineer/Architect.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2005.
PLANNING C ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Pa wart, Chairman
ATTEST:
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman, Acting Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 14th day of December 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#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00412
SUBJECT: OFFICE BUILDINGS
APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF UTICA AVENUE AND 4TH 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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 05-119, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Development Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has
not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the General Dynamic Specific Plan (Subarea 18).
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department(477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height,and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner,homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
12. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
13. All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall be
included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for Planning Department approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details
shall be included in building plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
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E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
5. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
4. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. Bus
shelters shall also include a bench, a trash receptacle, and an adjoining bike rack (minimum 3
capacity)on a concrete pad. Bus shelter shall be located outside public right-of-way and shall be
privately maintained.
5. For industrial projects with at least 40 car parking spaces, bicyclist-changing facilities shall be
provided to encourage bicycle commuting per the City of Rancho Cucamonga Bicycle
Transportation Plan adopted by City Council Resolution No.02-237. Accessible restrooms with
storage lockers for clothing and equipment shall be sufficient.
6. Shower facilities accessible to both men and women shall be provided per Municipal Code
Section 17.30.070.A.for persons walking or bicycling to work for each project which meets the
following thresholds:
7. Commercial: 250,000 square feet
Industrial: 325,000 square feet
Office: 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels: 250 rooms
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8. Office Parks with 1,000 or more employees shall provide on-site video-conference facilities per
Municipal Code Section 17.30.070.6.
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope,shall be,at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area,and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. For multi-family residential and non-residential development,property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site,as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition,and shall receive regular pruning,fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged,dead,diseased,or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
8. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Department.
9. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks(with horizontal change),and intensified landscaping,is required along 4th Street and
Utica Avenue.
10. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
11. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
12. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
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H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
2. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
I. 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 $474.00 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds maybe used by the Cityto
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.
J. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
33 total feet on Utica Avenue.
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
4. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
6. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
7. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes,to provide a minimum of 7
feet measured from the face of curbs.
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L. Street Improvements
1. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 88-557, no person shall make connections from a source
of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except: that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
4th Street X (c) X X X X (e)
Utica Avenue X X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Busbay if required by City Engineer.
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.
C. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing,street name signing, traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
4. Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on all streets with connection
through the parkway to each lot or parcel (fiber-to-the curb, FTTC). The size, placement, and
location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans and subject to City
Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or final map approval,
whichever comes first.
5. 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.
6. 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 Qty.
Utica Avenue
S/o 6th Street
P.A. 8 ft.or greater Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 8 ft. 25 ft. o.c. 15-gal. Fill-In
P.A. less than 8 ft. Brachychiton Bottle Tree 5 ft. 25 ft. o.c. 15-gal.
populneus
4th Street
Foreground trees— Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8 ft. 30 ft. max. 15-gal.
Approx. 60% "Bloodgood" Informal
Background trees— pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 8 ft. 25 ft. max. 15-gal.
Approx.40% Informal
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.
7. 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.
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M. 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.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: 4th Street.
N. 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.
O. 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 other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
P. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Q. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
R. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
S. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
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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a; ' .Y,: Rancho Cucamonga Community Development
a: Building & Safety
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL STANDARD CONDITIONS
June 6, 2005
Investment Development Services
Sub-Area 18 GD Specific Plan
SEC Utica Ave. & 4`" St.
DRC2005-00412
NOTE: Any revisions may void these requirements and necessitate additional 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. 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:
a. Site/Plot Plan
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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).
D. Grading
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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
September 21, 2005
Investment Development Services
Sub area 18 Specific Plan
NEC Utica Ave & 4th St
SUBTPM17318 & DRC2005-00412
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
ANY CHANGE TO THE APPROVED ACCESS PLANS WILL REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL
REVIEW.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the
spacing and location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in 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.
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 3,875 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.
2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used
to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire
hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
3. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to
or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until firewater plans are
approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet
of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant
shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system
underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be
obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/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. Assembly and Educational Occupancy Buildings.
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 buildings do 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 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.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by
a listed central station fire alarm system.
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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 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 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 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:
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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 or property.
• Battery Systems
• Candies and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
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• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Refrigeration Systems
• Repair Garages
• 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
FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Constriction 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
1. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plan as submitted indicate that the required Fire
Department access:
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a. Is located on property which is not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
C. Is shared by multiple owners; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the property to
the Fire District. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence,
building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access without Fire District
approval. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement
shall be presented to Fire Construction Services for review and approval, prior to
recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the Recorder's Office, County of San
Bernardino.
To assist Fire Construction Services in reviewing the agreement the following shall be
included in the submittal:
a. The current title reports to provide a legal description and proof of ownership for all
properties included in the agreement.
b. The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
C. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access, the width, turn radii
and slope of roadway surface shall be provided. The access roadway shall comply
with the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7.
2. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a
required private fire mains or appurtenances
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or 11
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.
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.
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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.
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. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure
Standard 9-8.
4. 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.
5. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
6. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
7. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker
indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant
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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.
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 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.
11. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant
must demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the
Risk Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San
Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and
Enforcement Division. The applicant must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
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12. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form.
This form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at
the subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction
Services Inspector.
13. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 Y2" 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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