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Home My WebLink About07-01 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-01060, THE DESIGN REVIEW FOR 40, THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT UNITS AND A COMMUNITY BUILDING ON 1.75 ACRE OF LAND IN THE MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (14-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE EXISTING RANCHO VERDE VILLAGE MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF SIERRA MADRE AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0207-254-67 AND 68. A. Recitals. 1. Pete Pitassi Architects, on behalf of Southern California Housing Corporation, filed an application for Development Review DRC2005-01060,the design review of 40 affordable apartment units and a community building, 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 10th day of January 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a duly noticed public hearing 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 January 10, 2007, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to approximately 1.75 acre of land located immediately east of the existing Rancho Verde Village multiple-family residential development at the southerly terminus of Sierra Madre Avenue; and b. The property to the north is developed with single-family homes and zoned Low Density Residential (2-4 units per acre); the property to the south is zoned General Industrial (Subarea 1) and is presently used as a railroad right-of-way;to the east are single-family residences within the Low Density Residential District (2-4 units per acre); and to the west is the existing Rancho Verde Apartment Complex within the Medium-High Residential District(14-24 dwelling units per acre); and C. 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; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 2 d. The applicant proposed the development of 40 affordable apartment units and a community center/laundry building. This project is an expansion of the existing Rancho Verde Village apartment complex; hence,the new units will share existing common open space,amenities, and parking. Likewise,the existing residents will be able to use the new open space and community building; and e. The project design generally complies with the development standards of the Medium-High District as modified by the proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Agreement as described therein, and amending required minimum lot size for development at the density requested, setbacks from adjacent single-family properties, interior building setback/separation, visitor parking, and perimeter wall height; and f. The design of the new units is a contemporary interpretation of the Spanish/Mediterranean architectural style that is complementary to the existing complex. The exterior design elements forthe new apartment units feature clay the hip roofs,trimmed outwindows and door openings, and walls clad in stucco that are typically associated with the proposed style. Moreover, landscaping and recreational amenities appear to be well distributed around the site. 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 specifically finds and concludes as follows: a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan in that the project will advance the goal of providing affordable housing units for families within the community; and b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located, in that the new units will complement the appearance of the existing complex; and C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code as modified for specific standards by the Affordable Housing Incentive Agreement associated with this project; and d. That the proposed design, 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. The development of apartment units on the subject site will result in new opportunity to improve the neighborhood by eliminating the vacant lot and house that served as an attractive nuisance for unlawful activity. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration,together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application,the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQK) and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 3 imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration. c. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. d. Pursuant to the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5,the Planning Commission finds, based on the Initial Study,the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and considering the record as a whole,that there is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. The site has not been identified as potential location for habitat that is known to support sensitive biological species. Based on substantial evidence, the Planning Commission hereby makes a declaration rebutting the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in California Department of Fish and Game Regulation 753.5 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Code, Section 753.5.) e. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the City Planner of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 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) This approval is for the site plan, exterior building design, and landscaping for the 40 affordable apartment units and 10,300 square foot community center/laundry building at the subject site. Final approval for the project shall be contingent upon subsequent City Council approval of, and execution thereof, the Affordable Housing Incentive Agreement (DRC2006-00913). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 4 2) If the Affordable Housing Incentive Agreement is approved by the City Council, all plans submitted for plan check shall conform with plans approved by the Design Review Committee on October 31, 2006, and the Planning Commission on January 10, 2007. 3) No exterior changes to the design of the project, including exterior materials, shall be permitted without prior City review and approval. 4) The design and height of decorative metal fences, gates, railings, and perimeter walls shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval during plan check. All decorative exterior metal elements shall be finished with high quality powder coat paint. 5) Access from Sierra Madre Avenue shall be limited to emergency use only. 6) Property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all perimeter walls including the removal of graffiti. Engineering Department 1) Install Reduced Radius Turnarounds with no deviation in accordance with Standard Drawing 113 in Sierra Madre Avenue and Main Street. a) Finish off the existing sidewalk on Main Street, curb adjacent and 5 feet wide. It is acceptable to terminate Sierra Madre sidewalk at the new drive approach on the east side. b) Drive approaches shall conform to Standard Drawing 101, Type R. Permission to reconstruct existing drive approaches shall be obtained from the affected homeowners and results provided to the City, prior to approval of the public improvement plans. Modification of the standard to City Engineer's approval may be done in order to install the approach within the proposed right-of-way. c) If affected homeowners are not willing to have their drive approaches reconstructed, provide additional rights-of-way on the project site sufficient to install said reduced radius turnaround(s). d) If affected homeowners are willing to maintain any additional parkway areas created, install street trees and private landscaping with irrigation. Street trees shall be a minimum 15-gallon size and installed per the Street Tree Requirement Form. If not, excess parkway areas shall be filled in with cobblestones per Standard Drawing 542. e) Sidewalk is not required south of the existing/reconstructed drive approach on Sierra Madre Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 5 f) Provide 5800 Lumen HPSV streetlights and signing/striping to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A streetlight at the west end of Main Street shall be located behind the 5-foot curb adjacent sidewalk. Provide an 8-foot mast arm. g) Drainage facilities shall not be installed to or in Main Street. Drain whole project site consistent with the final drainage report and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and away from Main Street. h) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top of curb to one-half foot behind the sidewalk or to the right-of-way if there is no sidewalk. Toes of slopes shall be at least one foot behind sidewalks. i) Access to Sierra Madre is for emergency use only. j) There will be no access to Main Street. 2) The developer shall install private landscaping to be maintained bythe homeowners association on the west side of Sierra Madre. a) If the apartment management company is not also taking on the responsibility to maintain the Sierra Madre and Main Street irrigation/landscape improvements, then the adjacent property owners shall be given the choice of maintaining these landscape areas or having hardscape improvements installed (cobble stones). This shall be reflected in the text and sketches sent to adjacent property owners. b) Any private landscaping to be installed by the apartment company shall be noted on the revisions to Sierra Madre Avenue and Main Street. Said private improvements to be installed prior to City acceptance of respective public improvements. 3) Provide alternate reduced radius turnaround designs for both Sierra Madre and Main Street in the event that one or more adjacent homeowners do not give permission to reconstruct their drive approaches or in the event that one or more utilities do not grant clearance to vacate Sierra Madre. This may mean one or both of the turnarounds will encroach into the project site, so the impacts on parking and grading need to be shown. If their written agreement to the concept is obtained prior to Planning Commission, Condition 1.c. can be removed. 4) Curb for the reduced radius turn-around in Sierra Madre will not fit within the existing 50 foot right-of-way. The standard 25-foot radius to the curb face will place the curb onto private property. In addition, a perimeter wall exists on the west side of the street, south of the alley. Dedicate additional Sierra Madre right-of-way and/or modify existing wall as needed in order to install a standard reduced radius turn- around completely within the public street. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 6 5) We are accepting the Preliminary Drainage Report as sufficient for purposes of writing conditions of approval and will not require installation of the Master Plan Storm Drain in 8th Street. However,the final drainage study will need to include all Q100 flow currently reaching the new terminus of Sierra Madre, including any flows which may be diverted in the future by the 9th Street MPSD. A sump condition is being created, so in the event of blockage in the storm drain; a drainage path for emergency overflow will need to be provided. 6) Install a local public storm drain to convey public street flows from the new terminus of Sierra Madre Avenue to the existing outlet facility at the south end of the project site. Design the local system to be connected to the future Master Plan Storm Drain Line III-3 in 8'" Street. The cost of local storm drains shall be borne by this development,with no fee credit. a) All sump catch basins and laterals shall be designed to handle Qioo, and emergency overflow shall be provided. b) The final drainage report shall,determine the existing tributary area for Sierra Madre Avenue and assume full development thereof. c) Provide manholes wherever private drainage facilities connectto public storm drains, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 7) Provide a public storm drain easement for the new storm drain and access easements over the project drive aisle for City maintenance vehicles. 8) The separate parcels within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to the issuance of building permits. The parcel merger application shall include the parcel containing the existing apartment complex or process a Lot Line Adjustment to relocate the existing parcel line that passes through Building #3. a) Vacate Sierra Madre right-of-way, subject to City Council approval which includes, but is not limited to clearances from all utility agencies for that portion of the existing street cul-de-sac adjacent to APN: 0207-254-67, prior to lot merger and lot line adjustment. 9) A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)is required forthis project. Access the following website for an updated San Bernardino County WQMP for new development and redevelopment projects: hftp://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8/htlm/sb wgmp.html. This website provides Guidance and Templates that can be filled out electronically and printed. Adhere to the guidelines and use the templates provided. Also, show and label the Best Management Practices(BMPs) identified in the WQMP on the grading plans. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 7 Environmental Mitigation Air Quality 1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacture rs'specif!cations. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. 2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the developer shall submit Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff. 3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. 4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. 5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering. • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occur as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e.,wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 8 • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means. 6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. 7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. 8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 9) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 10) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters. 11) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. Cultural Resources 1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: • Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. • Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. • Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 9 • Prepare a technical resources management report,documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original illustrations', to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. 2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures(i.e., paleontological monitoring)that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). • Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. Geology and Soils 1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PMio emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. 3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 10 4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions. Hydrology 1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for approval a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW PPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time of ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. 4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by SB&O Inc., (December 5, 2005)to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. 7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a WOW, including a project description and identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060—SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 11 the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. Noise 1) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Director and Building Official for review and approval, building plans that demonstrate compliance with the noise attenuation recommendations of the acoustical engineer as contained in the Acoustical Analysis prepared by Davy& Associates, Inc. (April 2006), and on file with the Planning Department. 2) Construction or grading on weekdays shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.and 6:30 a.m., including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 4) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase. 5) Haul truck deliveries on weekdays shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. including Saturday, or at anytime on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes.. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-01 DRC2005-01060— SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION January 10, 2007 Page 12 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 2007. PLANNING CO SSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: U Pam Ste a , Chairman ATTEST: �1 R Jam R. Troyer, AICP, SecrIktary 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 10th day of January 2007, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: Development Review DRC2005-01060 Public Review Period Closes: January 10, 2007 Project Name: Project Applicant: Southern California Housing Development Corporation Project Location (also see attached map): Located immediately east of the existing Rancho Verde Village multiple-family residential development at the southerly terminus of Sierra Madre Avenue - APN: 0207-254-67 and 68. Project Description: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-01060 - Review of Site Plan and building elevations for 40 three-bedroom apartment units on 1.75 acre of land in the Medium High Residential District(14-24 dwelling units per acre), located immediately east of the existing Rancho Verde Village multiple-family residential development at the southerly terminus of Sierra Madre Avenue - APN: 0207-254-67 and 68. FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and (2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909)477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the review period. January 10, 2007 Date of Determination Adopted B 7 City of Rancho Cucamonga W. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: Development Review DRC2005-01060 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration forthe above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code). Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements: 1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project. 2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. 3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the program. Program Management - The MMP will be in-place through all phases of the project. The project planner, assigned by the Planning Director, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department. Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant. 2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address: City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency (Planning Department) 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Mitigation Monitoring Program DRC2005-01060 Page 2 3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner. 4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of development. 5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP Reporting Form. 6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed bythe project planneror responsible City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel. 7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented. 8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time. 9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.'s: DRC2005-01060 Applicant: Rancho Southern California Housing Development Corp. Initial Study Prepared by: Michael Diaz Date: November 29. 2006 ResponsibleMitigation Measures No. . . of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Air Quality ., ,•. „ . K.r All construction equipment shall be maintained in good PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 operating condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the PD/BO C Review of plans C 2 developer shall submit Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff. All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed PD C Review of plans A/C 2/4 performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray. All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2 noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108. All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions: Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 through seeding and watering. 1 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible g of Method Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification of Verified Sanctions for. te/initials Non-Compliance • Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 • Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 areas to erosion over extended periods of time. • Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. • Dispose of surplus excavated material in BO C Review of plans A 4 accordance with local ordinances and use sound engineering practices. • Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO C During A 4 by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., BO C During A 4 wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with construction SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements. • Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO C During A 4 haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction suitable means. The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4 alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible. The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4 Construction Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use. 2of8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4 required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating,air conditioning,appliances, and water heaters. All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4 required to incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping. Cultural'Resources . If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during grading,the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will: Enact interim measures to protect undesignated PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 sites from demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological value. Consider establishing provisions to require PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 incorporation of archaeological sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or focal point. Pursue educating the public about the PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 archaeological heritage of the area. Propose mitigation measures and recommend PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4 conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines. Prepare a technical resources management report, PD C Review of report A/D 3/4 documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving. 3 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal PD B Review of report A/D 4 fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of.findings that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to, the following measures: Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and PD B Review of report A/D 4 equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the ,site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. Should fossils be found within an area being cleared PD B Review of report A/D 4 , or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for BO B/C Review of report A/D 4 documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum). Submit summary report to City of Rancho PD D Review of report D 3 Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County Museum. Geology and Soils The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C During A 4 stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) construction daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. 4 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o construction emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off- site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction. Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4 speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions construction from the site during such episodes. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4 RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions. Hydrology and Water Quality - Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 shall submit to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on- _ site and off-site erosion from the time of ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading- This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures ala minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern California,and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame. 5 of 8 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions , Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. During construction, to remove pollutants, street BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site. The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)prepared by SB&0, Inc.(December 5,2005)to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 controlling and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years,shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits. Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 submit to the City Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project description and identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004. 6 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits, BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit. Noise'_ Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall PD/BO B Plan Check and C 3/4 submit to the Planning Director and Building Official for during review and approval, building plans that demonstrate construction compliance with the noise attenuation recommendations of the acoustical engineer as contained in the Acoustical Analysis prepared by Davy & Associates, Inc.(April 2006), and on file with the Planning Department. Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4 hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During A 4 standards specified in Development Code Section construction 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Planning Department. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted. 7of8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible . . of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early PD C During A A as possible in the first phase. construction Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the POW C During A 4/7 hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings. Key to Checklist Abbreviations Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map PD—Planning Director or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP 7-Citation 8 of 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-01060 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS (40 UNITS) APPLICANT: PETE PITASSI FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING CORPORATION LOCATED ON 1.75 ACRE VACANT SITE IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE EXISTING RANCHO VERDE VILLAGE MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHERLY LOCATION: TERMINUS OF SIERRA MADRE 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 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. 07-01, 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/Design 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, and the Development Code regulations. 1 Project No.DRC2005-01060 Completion Date 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. 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 Planning Director 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 Planning Director 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. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. 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 Planning Director. 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 Planning Director and City Engineer review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. Block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter as indicated on approved plans. 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. 13. Access gates to the site shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 14. For residential development, recreation area/facility shall be provided as required by the Development Code. 15. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. 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 2 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Details shall be included in building plans. 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. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational uses. 4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 5. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth from back of sidewalk. 6. Parking and/or storage of recreational vehicles on this site shall be prohibited. 7. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Director, City Engineer, and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn- around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public right-of-way. F. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting,shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval priorto the issuance of building permits. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. 3. A minimum of 45 trees per gross acre,comprised of the following sizes,shall be provided within the project: 0% -48-inch box or larger, 10%-36-inch box or larger, 10%-24-inch box or larger, 80% - 15-gallon, and 0% - 5-gallon. 4. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls. 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 3 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date 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 Planning Director review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Department. 9. 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. 10. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. 11. 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. G. 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. Directory monument sign(s)shall be provided for apartment,condominium,or town homes prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. H. Environmental 1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report. 2. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of the acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior and exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards.Certification shall be submitted to the Building & Safety Department prior to final occupancy release of the affected homes. 3. 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 Planning Director in the amount of$474 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. I. 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 4 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 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) J. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; C. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the 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; and g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2005-01060)clearly identified on the outside of all 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 Department. K. 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(DRC2005-01060). 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 Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential 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, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department 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. 5 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date 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 Department's public counter). L. 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 to 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, separations of exits, etc.). 9. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal(for construction)additional requirements may be required. 10. Cleary indicate on the plans compliance with ADA requirements for the disabled. 11. A registered architect must sign and stamp the plans. M. 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, 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. 6 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date N. Additional Requirements/Comments 1. 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 Department if you have any questions about the procedure at (909) 477-2710. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City, if needed. P. 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 fallowing 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 Sierra Madre X X (f) X X X (e) Main Street X X X X X X (e) 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)All street improvements to be installed with reduced radius turnaround per City Standard No. 13, modified to fit existing right-of-way. (f) Remove and replace sidewalk as needed to join drive approach and terminate in reduced radius turnaround to the satisfaction of the 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. 7 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date 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. 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 trees,a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger,shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. i. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner 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. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Min. Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size City. Main Street Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid 3 ft. 20 ft. o.c. 24-inch Fill- "Natchez" -White box in Sierra Madre Avenue Existing street tree shall be identified and every effort should be made to match that tree type with the listed tree varieties on the approved street tree list for Rancho Cucamonga. 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. 8 Project No. DRC2005-01060 Completion Date Q. 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. R. Drainage and Flood Control 1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunks. 4. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a sump catch basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls. S. 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. T. General Requirements and Approvals 1. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of building permits. 2. 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. 3. 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. 9 Project No.DRC2005-01060 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: U. 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. Provide catalog cuts of the proposed exterior light fixtures for City Planner review and approval. V. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. 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. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. W. Security Fencing 1. All residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the police with a keypad access and a unique code.The initial code is to be submitted to the Police Crime Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in personnel or for any other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour dispatch center at(909)941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909) 477-2800 extension 2474 or extension 2475. X. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. Y. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. 2. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so indicated. Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and approval by the Planning Department. 3. All developments shall submit an 8'/2"x 11"sheet with the numbering pattern of all multi-tenant developments to the 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 10 Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS December 6, 2006 East Rancho Verde Village Between Grove Avenue and Sierra Madre n/o Railroad Apartment Complex DRC2005-01060 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at http://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, select the corresponding standard. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply 1. Design guidelines for The Fire Protection water supply must be in accordance to RCFPD Standard 9-8: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential projects is 400 feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200 feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150 feet. b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: i. At the entrance(s) to a residential project from the public roadways. ii. At intersections. iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible. iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District. V. A minimum of forty feet (40') from any building. C. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided. d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1,000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof. FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 1 ,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 or 13R with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 2. 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-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system in accordance to RCFPD Standard #9-8 must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. FSC-4 Requirements 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. Multifamily structures greater than 7,500 square feet. 2. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units. 3. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access). 4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure. 5. When the building access does not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and the RCFPD Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard #9-7. 6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered. FSC-5 Fire Alarm System 1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or standards) requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code. 2 2. Prior to the installation of the fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6. FSC-6 Fire District Site Access Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access — Fire Lanes Standard #9-7. 1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1st story exterior wall shall be located within 150 feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed obstructions. 2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are: a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26 feet. b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 20 feet. C. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46 feet. d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45 feet. e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches. f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet on each side. g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent. h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12 percent. i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, 6 inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus. 3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards. 4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-1. The following design requirements apply: a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS. b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward. 3 C. Gates may be motorized or manual. d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet. e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for $20.00. f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second. g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction. In. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location. i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations. 6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval. 7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review. 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. 4 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. • Candles and open flames in public assemblies • Compressed Gases • Public Assembly • 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. 5 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 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. Chronoloqical 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. 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. 6 2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped. 3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road. 4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services. 5. 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 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. 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. 9. 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. 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. Fuel Modification: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area requirements. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 1/2" 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. 8