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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 4.89 ACRES OF LAND INTO 7 LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BANYAN STREET BETWEEN GREENWOOD PLACE AND ETIWANDA AVENUE;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORTTHEREOF— APN: 0225-171-04. A. Recitals. 1. Mark Allison filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18210, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 28th day of March 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on March 28, 2007, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located on the south side of Banyan Street between Greenwood Place and Etiwanda Avenue; and b. The subject property is within the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the Equestrian Overlay District. The site slopes from north to south and has two short sections of Eucalyptus windrows that run from east to west near the center of the lot and along the north property line of the site; and C. The project is surrounded by single-family residential development to the south, east, and west. The lots to north of the site, across Banyan Street, are undeveloped single-family residential zoned lots; and d. The application is to subdivide approximately 4.89 acres of land into 7 lots consisting of the following square footages; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 2 Lot 1 26,155 square feet Lot 2 24,735 square feet Lot 3 24,830 square feet Lot 4 24,670 square feet Lot 5 22,620 square feet Lot 6 22,610 square feet Lot 7 33,050 square feet Average Lot Size 25,524 square feet e. The average lot size is 25,524 square feet which exceeds the 25,000 square foot average required in the Very Low Residential District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and f. Access to all lots will be from a new cul-de-sac off Banyan Street. The project includes the development of a local feeder trail at the rear of each lot. In addition, a Community Trail is proposed across the frontage of Lot 1 on the south side of Banyan Street. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The tentative tract map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The tentative tract map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and f. The design of the tentative tract map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included forthe 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 Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") 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 imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 3 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. 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 Planning Director 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) All perimeter walls shall be decorative and have a uniform design which is compatible with those in the area. 2) Tree Removal Permit DRC2006-00765 is hereby approved for the removal of 46 Eucalyptus trees. All Eucalyptus windrow trees identified for removal shall be replaced with 15-gallon Eucalyptus maculata(Spotted Gum)trees, 8 feet on center, as required by the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance and Etiwanda Specific Plan. 3) Because of Borer beetle infestation, all Eucalyptus tree wood shall be chipped, removed, and buried at a dump site or tarped to the ground for a minimum of 6 months, sealing the tarp edges with soil, to prevent emerging Borer beetles from reinfesting other trees or wood. The movement of Eucalyptus wood containing live Borer beetles, or their larvae, in trucks or trailers is prohibited by State law pursuant to Public Resources Code 4714.5. 4) Improve a Community Trail within the parkway of Banyan Avenue per City standard 1003 (Front-On). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 4 5) Provide a minimum 15-foot wide improved Local Feeder Equestrian Trail easement at the rear of each lot. 6) Create a drive approach adjacent to the west property line along Banyan Avenue in order to provide a vehicle access point to the private equestrian trail for the purpose of servicing the equestrian uses. 7) Any drainage structures shall be located outside of the Local Feeder Trail easements. 8) The proposed v-gutter along the west property line shall have a maximum depth of 6 inches in order to prevent injuries to equestrian users. 9) Provide a Feeder Trail 20 feet to 15 feet Transition Vehicle Gate, a City Standard"Unauthorized Vehicles Prohibited"sign,and a side step through for horse access per City standard 1006-B at the entrance of the private equestrian trail easement along Banyan Street. 10) Install minimum 10-foot wide decorative gates at the rear of each lot in order to provide access to the private equestrian trail easement. 11) The trail surface shall be decomposed granite with a minimum 4-inch base. Prior to installation of surface material, remove rocks and debris and grade surface smooth. Engineering Department 1) Banyan Street frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector"standards and the Etiwanda Specific Plan including but not limited to the following: a) Install Community Trail improvements, street trees, and landscaping per City Standards and match the existing improvements and landscaping west of Greenwood Place. The 3-foot landscaping and irrigation area along the side yard of Lot 1 shall be privately maintained. Plans for these areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department with the exception of street trees. b) Protect the existing curb and gutter or repair as required. c) Provide 5800 Lumens HPSV street lights, access ramps, and street trees. d) Provide traffic signing and striping, as required. e) Provide R26(s) "No Stopping Anytime" signs. 2) Street "A" improvements to be in accordance with City "Local Street' standards as required and including: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 5 a) Provide a.c. pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street trees and drive approaches. b) Provide 5800 Lumens HPSV street lights. c) Provide traffic signing and striping, as required. d) The easterly parkway of Street"A" shall be rockscaped per City Standards. e) The sidewalk shall be extended up to the easterly portion of Lot 7. 3) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical) on the project side of Banyan Street shall be undergrounded from the first pole off-site of the west project boundary to the first pole off-site of the east project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy,whichever occurs first. All services crossing Banyan Street shall also be undergrounded. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted costs for undergrounding from future development as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights for the developer to reimbursement shall be terminated. 4) An in-lieu fee as reimbursement for the previously constructed frontage improvements on Banyan Street (formerly Summit Avenue) shall be paid to the City prior to final map approval or prior to issuance of building permits, whichever comes first. The fee shall be in conformance with the approved Frontage Improvements Agreement SRA-26. The amount for APN 225-171-04 is $ 19,242.08 plus 10 percent interest per year from the approval of the agreement (March 20, 2002). 5) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) submitted with the tentative tract map application has been reviewed and found to be substantially complete. Include the Best Management practices (BMPs) identified in the plan on the Grading Plans when submitted for technical plan check. 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 manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the construction site for City verification. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 6 2) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the developer shall submit construction plans to 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 occurs as a result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction. • Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e.,wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements. • 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 Fine Particulate Matter(PMio)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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 7 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. Biological Resources 1) The existing eucalyptus windrows shall be replaced by the future developers of the lots with Eucalyptus maculata (spotted gum)to meet the windrow planting requirement outlined in the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The new windrow plantings shall be generally guided by the established 330-foot by 660-foot grid pattern, and be planted in the required 5-foot streetscape landscape area along the south side of Banyan Street and along the south and west property lines. The trees shall be 15-gallon size, staked and irrigated and planted on center in a windrow pattern at a rate of one tree per 8 liner feet of property line. 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 archaeological heritage of the area. • Propose mitigation measures and recommend 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,documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 8 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 summary report to 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 Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 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 PM10 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. 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 9 Hydrology and Water 1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant 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. 2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time 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. Post- Construction Operational: 5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Green Tree Environmental Management on August 1,2006,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) Rooftop run-off shall be captured in the adjacent landscaped yard areas, which will then infiltrate the run off, thus decreasing the site run-off. 8) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 10 (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (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. 9) Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits, 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) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. 2) 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. 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. 3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase. 4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-12 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210—MARK ALLISON March 28, 2007 Page 11 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH 2007. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Richard B. Fletcher, Vice Chairman ATTEST: > � Jam R. Troyer, AICP, Secre ry 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 28th day of March 2007, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MCPHAIL, MUNOZ NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART City of Rancho Cucamonga MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Project File No.: SUBTT18210 This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 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 City Planner, 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 SUBTT18210 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 by the project planner or 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 Community Development Director or City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits. MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III) Project File No.: SUBTT18210 Applicant: Mark Allison Initial Study Prepared by: Mark Allison Date: August 31, 2006 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Air Quality 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: 1 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance • Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C. Review of plans A/C 2/4 through seeding and watering. • 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 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 Particulate Matter (PM10) 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 PM10 emissions. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4 alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible. 2of8 Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible of Verif led Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance 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. 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. Biological Resources The existing eucalyptus windrows shall be replaced by CP B Review of Plans C 2 the future developers of the lots with Eucalyptus maculata (spotted gum) to meet the windrow planting requirement outlined in the Etiwanda Specific Plan.The new windrow plantings shall be generally guided by the established 330-foot by 660-foot grid pattern, and be planted in the required 5 foot streetscape landscape area along the south side of Banyan Street and along the south and west property lines. The trees shall be 15-gallon size, staked and irrigated and planted on center in a windrow pattern at a rate of one tree per 8 liner feet of property line. 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. 3 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring g of Method of Verified Sanctions for Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance 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. 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. 4 of 8 Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C 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 PD D Review of report D 3 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 BO C During A 4 soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible. Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4 schedule established by the City to reduce PMjo 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 PMjo emissions construction from the site during such episodes. Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD 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 PM10 emissions. 5 of 8 Hydrology and Water Quality Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4 applicant 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 ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures ata 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. 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 c ontrol 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 prepared by Green Tree Environmental Management on August 1,2006,to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical. 6 of 8 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. Rooftop run-off shall be captured in the adjacent PD B Review of plans C 2 landscaped yard areas, which will then infiltrate the run off, thus decreasing the site run-off. 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 Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices (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. 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(NO])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 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. 7 of 8 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. 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. 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 PO/BO 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#: SUBTT18210 SUBJECT: 7 LOT TRACT MAP APPLICANT: MARK ALLISON LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF BANYAN STREET BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND GREENWOOD PLACE 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 _/—J_ 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. 07-12, 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. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing: a) Notice of Exemption - $50: b) Notice of Determination - $50: c) Negative Declaration -$ 1,850 X d) Environmental Impact Report -$2,550: SC-1-05 1 1:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT1821OStdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. This tentative tract map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site Plans and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. 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. Revised site plans and all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 6. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 7. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. 8. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements. a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced with two-rail,4-inch lodgepole"peeler"logs to define both sides of the easement;however, developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material. b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs. C. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail for a distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official d. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet. 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No. SUBTT18210 Completion Date 9. 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 approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 10. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for Planning Director and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements,special street posting,phone listing for community concerns,hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 11. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's perimeter. 12. Construct block walls between homes(i.e.,along interior side and rear property lines), rather than _/_/_ wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 13. Access gates to the rear yards 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, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. 15. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The parkway landscaping including trees,shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. D. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. 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. 3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area,and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 3 1APLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 Completion Date 5. Front yard and corners ide yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code. 6. 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. 7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department. 8. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required at a ratio of 50 linear feet per acre. The size,spacing,staking,and irrigation of these trees shall comply with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (RCMC 19.08.100). 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) E. 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(i.e.,SUBTT18210)clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 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. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. F. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., SUBTT18210). 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 4 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MMt2007 Res&SN Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 Completion Date 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. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety,Official after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. G. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC Section 1505. 4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A 5. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. H. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 5 1:\PLANNING\FINA1_\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 Completion Date 2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from street centerline): As needed total feet on Banyan Street 3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. 4. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map. 5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the final map. J. Street Improvements 1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 2. 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. 3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: Curb& A.C. Side- NDriveStreet Street Comm Median BikeStreet Name Gutter Pvmt walk Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other Banyan Street XX X X "A" Street X X X X X Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. 4. 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. 6 1:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 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. I. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots. h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan check. 5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in accordance with the City's street tree program. 6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed _ legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans. The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer. Min. Grow Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size oty. Banyan Street Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle 3' 20'O.C. 24" "Muskogee" Hybrid—Lavender box "A" Street Select appropriate tree from 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. 7 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM12007 Res&Sri Rpt\SUBTT1821oStdCond 3-28.doc Project No.SUBTT18210 Completion Date 7. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required. K. Public Maintenance Areas 1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance District: Banyan Street. 2. 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. L. 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. M. 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(CVWD), 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. N. General Requirements and Approvals 1. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline, Secondary Regional,and Master Plan Drainage Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is involved. 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. 8 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Sit Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc Project No. SUBTT18210 Completion Date 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED 9 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2007 Res&Stf Rpt\SUBTT18210StdCond 3-28.doc „- Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS September 6, 2006 Assets Rising, LLC S/S of Banyan W/O Etiwanda SUBTf 18210 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply 1 . Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire hydrants: a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500-feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 200-feet. b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are: i) At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways. ii) At intersections. iii) On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible. iv) As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District. v) A minimum of forty-feet (40) from any building. FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required fire flow for this project will be calculated in gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow. 3. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until 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. Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the issuance of any building permits: 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. 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. 2 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.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18210 Public Review Period Closes: March 28, 2007 Project Name: Project Applicant: Mark Allison Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the south side of Banyan Street and Etiwanda Avenue and Greenwood Place —APN: 0225-171-01. Project Description: A request to subdivide 4.89 acres into 7 lots for the purpose of developing single-family homes in the Very Low Residential zoning district. 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. March 28, 2007 Date of Determination Adopted By