HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-31 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 06-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 4.78 ACRES
OF LAND INTO 5 PARCELS IN THE REGIONAL RELATED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD AND 1-15 FREEWAY; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0229-021-58.
A. Recitals.
1. Peninsula Retail Partners, LLC filed an application for approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM17077, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of April 2006, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing for the above-described map and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
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 April 12, 2006, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The subject property is within the Regional Related Commercial District; and
b. The application is in conjunction with the development of a commercial retail
center; and
C. The application proposes to subdivide the 4.58-acre property into 5 parcels.
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. That the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code, and any applicable specific plans; and N
b. That the design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-31
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077
April 12, 2006
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d. That the design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. That the Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems;
and
f. That the design of the Tentative Parcel Map will not conflict with any easement
acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the
proposed subdivision.
g. The proposal is compatible with the objective, policies, elements, and program
specified in the General Plan; and
h. The design or improvement of the project is consistent with applicable General
Plan;
4. This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA guidelines Section 15301.
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.
Engineering Department
1) Foothill Boulevard frontage shall be improved in accordance with
Caltrans and City "Major Divided Highway" standards as required
including, but not limited to:
• Curb and gutters, sidewalk, driveway, and streetlights to join
existing as required.
• Foothill Boulevard shall have four through lanes in each direction
from Day Creek Boulevard to the 1-15 Freeway (14 feet adjacent
to the median, 12 foot, 12, foot, 17-foot right-turn lane).
2) Protect and/or provide additional traffic striping and signage as
required, including R26(s) "No Stopping" signs.
3) Development shall take access to Foothill Boulevard at a shared use
driveway located on the westerly property line. No additional driveways
will be allowed.
4) Reciprocal access shall be provided from all lots to Day Creek and
Foothill Boulevards.
5) The developer shall grant approval for sharing the common drive aisle
to the developer of the project to the west.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-31
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077
April 12, 2006
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6) The developer shall join the newly formed CFD 01-01 and pay the
necessary fair share portion, including interest(Resolution 01-066)for
development of the infrastructure. The fee shall be paid in full (lump
sum) prior to recordation of the final map. The fee amount for the
anniversary date 03/01/06 is $175,382.21. The actual fee will be
determined at the time of recordation.
7) The developer shall also join the newly formed CFD 2003-01 and pay
the necessary fair share portion, including interest(Resolution 01-066)
for development of the infrastructure. The fee shall be paid in full
(lump sum) prior to the recordation of the final map. The fee amount
for the anniversary date 03/01/06 is $529,613.05. The actual fee will
be determined at the time of recordation.
8) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) has been reviewed and
found to be substantially complete. Include the Best Management
Practices (BMPs) identified in the plan and on Grading Plans when
submitted for plan check.
9) Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a Diversion Deposit and
related administrative fees shall be paid to the Construction and
Demolition Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least
50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and demolition
are diverted from landfills and appropriate documentation is provided to
the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department
when the first Building Permit application is submitted to the Building
and Safety Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the
Engineering Department within 60 days following the completion of the
construction and/or demolition project.
10) The developer shall offer all newly constructed electrical distribution
facilities for dedication to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility and
requiring all such developments to be served electrical service by the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility. The developer shall enter into a
distribution line extension agreement with the City prior to the request
for electrical service.
11) The Foothill Boulevard frontage shall be designed in accordance with
the City adopted Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Suburban
Parkway Enhancement area.
12) All utilities off-site and on-site shall be handled according to the
underground utility policy. Utilities on the opposite side of the streets
fronting the project shall have fees paid in accordance with the policy.
Utilities on the project side of the street fronting the project shall be '
undergrounded with the policy.
13) An on-site drainage study will be required and shall meet the approval
of the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of Building
Permits, whichever occurs first.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-31
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077
April 12, 2006
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14) The developer shall dedicate the right-of-way for future freeway
improvements. The developer shall landscape this right-of-way. The
landscape is temporary until the ramp is constructed. This area shall
be designed as a separate system to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
15) Obtain approval from Caltrans as it relates to drainage along the future
freeway improvements and/or final right-of-way requirements. The
Grading Plan indicates a slope and drainage onto orwithin the ultimate
Caltrans right-of-way. Provide a letter for acceptance from Caltrans or
re-grade the site to eliminate the drainage onto their easement.
16) A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City covering the
estimated cost of operating all the streetlights during the first 6 months
of operation, prior to Building Permit issuance.
17) 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.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL 2006.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY
Pam Ste rt, hairman
ATTEST:
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
I, Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 12th day of April 2006, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS , McPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17077
SUBJECT: RETAIL CENTER/LAND DIVISION
APPLICANT: PENINSULA RETAIL PARTNERS, LLC
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 1-15 FREEWAY AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD;
APN: 0229-021-58
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 —L-1---
agents,
/_/_agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17077 is granted subject to the approval of
Conditional Use Perrmit DRC2005-00256.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a
complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, the Foothill Boulevard - Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan.
Project No.SUBTPM17077
Completion Date
2. 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.
3. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFTEY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. 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.
E. Windows
1. Storefront windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic.
2. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and impede
entry to burglars.
3. Security/burglar bars are not recommended, particularly in residences, due to the delay or
prevention of a speedy evacuation in case of fire.
F. Building Numbering
1. 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.
G. Alarm Systems
1. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number: (909) 941-1488.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Community
Development
Building & Safety
COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL STANDARD
CONDITIONS
December 7, 2005
1-15 Rancho Pacific, LLC
S/S Foothill Blvd, W/S 1-15
SUBTPM17077 & DRC2005-00256
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 registered architect must sign and stamp the plans.
B. General Requirements
1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following:
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a. Site/Plot Plan
b. Floor Plan
C. Foundation Plan
d. Ceiling, Floor, 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 Tracking Number (i.e., DRC, SUBTf, SUBTPM 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, SUBTT, SUBTPM 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: City Beautification Fee, Park
Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,
and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the
Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses after tract/parcel
map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's
public counter).
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D. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,
City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final Grading Plan
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Grading Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of
California to perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Geologist and
submitted at the time of application for grading plan check.
4. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
5. The final Grading Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the
issuance of building permits.
6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects
and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50
cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared,
stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer.
Note on title sheet that tenant improvement plans must be submitted for plan check and be
approved prior to construction. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California
Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit
application. Contact the Building and Safety Division if you have any questions about the
procedure at 909-477-2710.
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
i District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
December 14, 2005
Peninsula Retail Partners, LLC
12401 Foothill Blvd
SUBTPM17077 & DRC2005-00256
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be accessed
on the web at hftp://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety
Division & Fire Construction Services section. Search by article (the preceding number of the
standard refers to the article). Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu
will appear with the corresponding standard, make your selection.
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 (also reference RCFPD standard 9-8):.
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 fire flow for this project is 1,500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire
Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
1,500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch.
This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This
requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used
to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire
hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. Building permits will not be issued until public fire protection underground water
plans are approved for all projects that must extend the existing fire protection water
supply to or onto the site
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet
of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant
shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system
underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be
obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for 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
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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.
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 15' 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.
G. 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.
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b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal
feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access
roadways. When railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire
District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road
shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following design requirements
apply:
a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be
submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of
the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final
acceptance must be requested from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
C. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety
Office for$20.00.
f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override
device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the
locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must
be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the
complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and
operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or
multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry
configurations.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site
plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards
shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly
noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if
applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan
review.
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8. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls
of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential
structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an
aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
C. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the
building size and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point
shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions,
a permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard
9-9 Appendix A and drawings 9-9a and 9-9b.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan
check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
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
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Refrigeration Systems
• Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials
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• 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 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
1. 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. The reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property
owners and the Fire District. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site
plan. The Fire Construction Services shall approve the agreement, prior to recordation.
The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office.
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
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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.
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.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to
the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review
and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District
Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required
prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site
combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with
RCFPD Standards # 9-8, #10-4 and #10-5. 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 CVWD. 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. CVWD 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 CVWD. 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 CVWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CVWD and submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
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7. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker
indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant
Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire
access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler
contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most
hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer
and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test
report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available.
The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the
California Fire Code.
3. 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.
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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.
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 '/2" x 11" or
11" x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised
by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as
required in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire
Inspector.
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