HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-104 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 06-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17544, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A PARCEL
OF ABOUT 18,200 SQUARE FEET INTO THREE PARCELS OF 5,050
SQUARE FEET (PARCELS 1 AND 2)AND 8,099 SQUARE FEET(PARCEL
3), IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) LOCATED AT 6931 AMETHYST AVENUE; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0202-131-74.
A. Recitals.
1. 19th and Amethyst LLC filed an application for Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17544, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject request is referred
to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of December 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. 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 duly noticed public hearing on December 13,2006, including written and oral staff
reports, and public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel of 18,199 square feet within the Low-Medium
Residential District, located at 6931 Amethyst Avenue about 1,500 square feet south of 19th Street;
and
b. The parcel is about 121 feet wide (north-south) by 150 feet deep(east-west)with a
street frontage along Amethyst Avenue of about 121 feet; and
C. The site is partially developed on its south side with a single-family residence,
secondary dwelling unit, and detached garage, while the remainder of the site is undeveloped.
According to the resources report prepared by CRM TECH on September 2, 2005, these structures
do not meet the criteria for historic resources and will be demolished; and
d. All the properties surrounding the subject site to the north, south and east are
zoned Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)while the properties across the street to
the west are zoned Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre).
e. The property to the north is vacant. The properties to the west and south are
developed with single-family residences and the property to the east is the Chaparral Heights Mobile
Home Park; and
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December 13, 2006
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f. The application contemplates the subdivision of the subject parcel into three
separate parcels of 5,050 square feet(Parcels 1 and 2) and 8,099 square feet(Parcel 3). Parcels 1
and 2 will be "standard" (rectangular) lots while Parcel 3 will be a "flag" lot. The dimensions of the
parcels will comply with the City's Basic Development standards; and
g. All the parcels will have direct access to the public right-of-way at Amethyst
Avenue; and
h. The applicant will submit the plans forthe construction of residential structures on
these parcels at a later date, subject to review and action by the Planning Director. Until then,these
parcels will remain vacant.
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 map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and
any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative map is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. 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. The tentative map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions because the project proposes a subdivision of one parcel into
four or less parcels, is in an urbanized area zoned for residential use, it is in conformance with the
General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the
proposed parcels are to local standards, the parcel was not involved in a larger subdivision of
another parcel within the last two years, and the average slope on the parcel is not greater than
20 percent. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's
determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staffs
determination of exemption.
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 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-104
SUBTPM17544 — LIANG ARCHITECTURE GROUP, INC.
December 13, 2006
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Planning Department
1) Approval is for the subdivision of a single-parcel of 18,199 square feet
at 6931 Amethyst Avenue into three separate parcels of 5,050 square
feet (Parcels 1 and 2) and 8,099 square feet (Parcel 3).
Engineering Department
1) Development will be required to widen frontage improvements along
the east side of Amethyst Street to centerline of the street. All public
improvements to be in accordance with the City's "Collector" Street
Design Standards including but not limited to;
a) 8-inch curb and 24-inch gutter with curb face set 22 feet
centerline of street. Transition to join existing curb alignment off
site to the north and south, including reconstruction of adjacent
drive approaches as needed.
b) Install AC street pavement, drive approach(s), property line
adjacent sidewalk.
c) Provide (1) 5800 Lumen HPSV streetlight. Install traffic signs
and striping including R26 "No Parking" signs.
d) Install street trees in accordance with the previously provided
Street Tree Requirement Form.
e) Remove unused existing drive approaches and replace with curb
and gutter, sidewalk and street trees(s) as necessary.
f) Provide curbside drain outlets per Standard Drawing 107-A for
parcels 1 and 2.
2) Proposed driveway(s) for all parcels shall have a "Hammerhead" or
"Circular" design to prevent backing out onto Amethyst Street. The
total width of drive approaches for lots 1 and 2 shall not exceed
40 percent of the lot frontage. Parcel 3 drive approach shall be 12 feet
wide unless Fire requires a 26 foot fire access, then drive approach
width will be increased.
a) Driveway Line of Sight designs shall be provided on the Grading
and Landscape plans in accordance with Engineering Division
Policy provided. Plot line of sight for proposed driveways.
Boundary walls, fences, toe of 2:1 slopes, trees and similar shall
be held back outside of the line of sight.
3) Amethyst Avenue parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top of
curb to 1 foot beyond the sidewalk along entire street frontage.
4) Process a grading plan through the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Building and Safety Division, prior to final map approval. Install
sufficient grading improvements to eliminate cross lot drainage.
Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of
surface drainage entering the property from the adjacent areas. Obtain
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permission from adjacent property owner for off-site grading on
APN: 0202-131-73.
a) Final drainage report with the grading permit application should
size the cross lot drainage facility for Q100 in the fully developed
condition off-site. Also address the preferred outlet
configuration(s) and whether the new facility should extend to
connect with the existing one.
b) The proposed new cross-lot drainage facility on parcel 3 shall be
contained in a concrete or rock-lined swale or reinforced
concrete pipe (12 inches minimum diameter). To minimize
constraints on the development of Parcel 3,the facility should be
located adjacent to the east property line.
c) Run-off from Parcel 3 should not be combined with the cross lot
drainage facility for the parcel to the north.
5) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future under-grounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except
for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Amethyst Street shall be
paid to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. The fee shall
be the City adopted unit amount times the length of the project
frontage.
6) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit and identify
applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the grading plan.
Previously submitted WQMP is substantially complete, however,
additional Engineering comments regarding the WQMP will need to be
resolved during the grading permit plan check process.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2006.
PLANNING O ISSION- F THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
Pam rt, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ja es R. Troyer, AICP, S retary
I, James R. Troyer,AICP, 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 13th day of December 2006, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-104
SUBTPM17544 — LIANG ARCHITECTURE GROUP, INC.
December 13, 2006
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS , McPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM17544
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: JAMES LIANG - 19TH AND AMETHYST, LLC
LOCATION: 6931 AMETHYST AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees maybe required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a
complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
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 Planning Director.
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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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
7. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. On flag lots, use a 12-foot driveway within flag to maximize landscape area.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
SEE ATTACHED
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. 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 Amethyst Street
2. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
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F. 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 Blke
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail ' Island Trail Other
AMETHYST STREET X (b) 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.
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.
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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.
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 Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
4. 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.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
G. 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.
H. Drainage and Flood Control
1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the _/_/_
property from adjacent areas.
I. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer and the City
will be required for: ALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
J. 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.
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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.
K. 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 prior to 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.
L. Additional Requirements/Comments
SEE ATTACHED
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
SFR TRACT STANDARD CONDITIONS
October 20, 2005
PM 17544 Amethyst No Monte Vista
Subdivide residential parcel into (3) new SFR parcels
SUBTPM17544
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. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy
separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
B. General Requirements
1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan
b. Floor Plan
c. Foundation Plan
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the.size of main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams.
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water
and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and
heating and air conditioning.
g. Planning Division Tracking Number (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, DRC, etc.) must be
clearly noted on the Title Sheet of the plans.
h. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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.
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4. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program
(CEEP) can contact the Building and Safety Division staff for information and
submittal requirements.
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.
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. 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.
5. 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 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
January 9, 2006
19`h & Amethyst LLC
6931 Amethyst
SUBTPM 17544
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
Structures on Parcel #3 must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers. A public fire hydrant must be
installed at the public drive access to Parcel #3
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants are found in RCFPD Standard 9-8.
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. 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. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto
the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water plans are approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed
project site.
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. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
2. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive
aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access—Fire Lanes Standard
9-7.
1. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 20-feet.
b. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
c. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
d. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
e. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
f. 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.
7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating
the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the
architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
8. Approved Fire Department Access: The approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site
plan in accordance to the final map.
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-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District
#85-1 or 488-1 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. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations
of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan,
show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water
Plan Submittal Procedure Standard #9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the
hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water
system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the
RCFPD approved mitigation. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6"
above the finished surface of the road.
3. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for
obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services.
PRIOR TO 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. 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.
3. 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.
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.
4. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum
4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated
during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the street. When building setback from the
public roadway exceeds 100-feet;additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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