HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-65 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2006-00337 - A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
3,300 SQUARE FOOT FULL SERVICE CAR WASH ON .85 NET ACRE OF
LAND IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT
8517 GROVE AVENUE. THE PROPOSED CAR WASH WILL REPLACE
THE AUTOMOTIVE BODY SHOP,ONE OF TWO EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0207-222-05.
A. Recitals.
1. Elias Alfata,on behalf of Bichara Mitri,filed an application for the issuance of Conditional
Use Permit DRC2006-00337, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of November 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 November 14, 2007, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of
Arrow Route and Grove Avenue at 8517 Grove Avenue,with an overall area of about 37,000 square
feet (0.85 acre) and a street frontage along Grove Avenue of about 216 feet and a street frontage
along Arrow Route of about 176 feet; and
b. The project site is developed with two buildings—an automobile repair facility of
about 3,700 square feet(identified as Building A on the Site Plan)and an auto body repair facility of
about 2,200 square feet; and
C. To the north of the subject site, is a mini-market and single-family residences; to
the south, is a vacant lot;to the east, are single-family residences; and to the west, are single-family
residences in the City of Upland; and
d. The zoning of the properties to the south and east is General Commercial (GC)
District. The zoning of the properties to the north are General Commercial (GC) District (part) and
Low Residential (L) District (part). The property to the west is in the City of Upland and is zoned
residential; and
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e. The applicant proposes to demolish the auto body repair facility and replace it with
a 3,300 square foot full service car wash facility(identified as Building B on the Site Plan), redevelop
the project site(new landscaping, new parking lot improvements, etc.),and revise the exterior of the
existing automotive repair building to match the new building; and
f. The car wash facility will provide full service car washes with vehicle detailing
service; and
g. The applicant is required to provide 25 parking stalls; he has provided 25; and
h. The proposed development is in conjunction with a Variance application (Related
File: DRC2006-00737) to reduce the parking setback along Arrow Route, a Major/Special
Boulevard, from the required 30 feet to a proposed 20 feet.
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 proposed development is in accord with the General Plan,the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed
project is to construct a car wash, redevelop the project site (new landscaping, new parking lot
improvements, etc.), and revise the exterior of the existing automotive repair building. This use is
permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the General Commercial (GC) District. The underlying
General Plan designation is General Commercial.
b. The proposed development,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 existing development is automotive-related; the proposed land
use is consistent with the existing land use and the expectations of the community. The surrounding
properties to the north, south, and east, and are zoned commercial. The properties to the west are
zoned residential in the City of Upland, do not have direct frontage on Grove Avenue, and are
screened from the project site by a block wall at least 6 feet high.
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code except the parking setback along Arrow Route—the applicant has submitted a
request for a variance for the Commission's review and approval. The proposed development
otherwise meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and the design and development
standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
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
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, 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
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have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, 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) Approval is for the construction and operation of a car wash with a floor
area of 3,300 square feet; the redevelopment of the project site
including new landscaping, and parking lot paving/striping;and exterior
revisions to the existing automotive repair building in the General
Commercial (GC) District, located at the southeast corner of
Arrow Route and Grove Avenue - APN: 0207-222-05.
2) The hours of operation for the car wash shall be limited to between
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. everyday.
3) All automotive repair activities shall be conducted within Building A(as
identified on the Site Plan). The storage of materials, equipment,
vehicles, and waste shall be within this building or within an enclosed
area subject to review and approval of the Planning Director.
4) The car wash shall operate in conformance with the performance
standards as defined in the Development Code including, but not
limited to, noise levels. If the operation of the facility causes adverse
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effects upon the neighboring properties, the Conditional Use Permit
may be reviewed by the Planning Commission/Planning Director for
consideration and modification of the use.
5) Any modification or intensification of the use, including a change in
operating hours, addition or relocation of equipment such as vacuums,
and/or addition of services, shall require review and approval by the
Planning Commission/Planning Director.
6) Shared access, parking,and maintenance shall be incorporated in the
project Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
7) Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of
the buildings. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the
building walls.
8) Retaining walls exposed to the public shall be decorative masonry.
Decorative means slump stone, split-face, or stucco.
9) The trash enclosure shall be surrounded with dense shrub plantings.
10) Provide an overhead trellis at the north side of Building B over the main
entrance. The design and construction of this trellis and supporting'
columns shall match the one proposed over the vacuum stations.
11) All overhead trellises shall have cross members spaced no more than
18 inches on center with minimum dimensions of 4 inches by
12 inches. The beams of all overhead trellises shall have the same
detail cuts and finishes.
12) Provide trim moldings or similar embellishments around all windows
and doors. The trim molding shall be painted to match the color of the
parapet cornice.
13) The trim that'caps' the stackstone veneer on both Buildings A and B,
the overhead trellises, and the bus shelter shall be constructed of
concrete for durability.
14) Incorporate undulating berms along the street frontages within the
landscape setback and landscape areas. The berms should have a
maximum height of at least 3 feet.
15) All groundmounted equipment, utility boxes including transformers,and
back-flow devices shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of
shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on center.
16) The landscaping shall be installed prior to release for occupancy.
17) Add climbing vines along the perimeter wrought iron fencing.
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18) The design, including materials and dimensions of the entry monument
sign at the street corner, shall match the sign shown on page III-214 of
the General Plan.
19) Submit an application for a Uniform Sign Program for review and
approval by the Planning Director prior to the submittal of any
applications for sign permits. All signs shall require review and
approval of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to
installation.
Engineering Department
1) Arrow Route frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Major Arterial Street" standards including bus bay, drive approach,
sidewalk, handicapped access ramp, street trees, streetlights, and
traffic signing and striping per City standards.
a) 'Bus Bay—Right-Turn-Lane"shall be constructed as close to City
Standard Drawing No. 119 as site constraints allow, as
determined by the City Engineer.
b) Drive approaches to be in accordance with City Standard Drawing
No. 101 (Type C) and No. 119.
c) Dual handicapped access ramps required per City Standard
Drawing No. 102.
d) Provide 16,000 lumen HPSV street lights.
e) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the right-of-way to the top
of curb along the street frontage.
2) Grove Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Secondary Arterial Street" standards and including curb and gutter,
drive approach, sidewalk, street trees, streetlights, curbside drain
outlet, and traffic signing and striping per City standards.
a) Drive approaches to be in accordance with City Standard Drawing
No. 101 (Type C).
b) Replace cracked portion of concrete cross gutter (project side)
along Grove Avenue crossing Arrow Route.
c) Drive approach and driveway centerlines shall align.
d) Sidewalk shall be property line adjacent.
e) Replace removed drive approaches and curbside drain outlet with
curb and gutter and sidewalk. Replaced removed parkway cobble
with planting area including street trees.
f) Provide 16,000 lumen HPSV street lights.
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g) The parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the right-of-way to the
top of slope along the street frontage.
3) Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on streets,
measured from street centerlines:
Minimum of 50 total feet on Arrow Route(6 additional). Along right turn
lane and/or bus bay, provide 7 ft. minimum from face of curb.
4) Dedicate wall easement encompassing a new City monument. Install
monument consistent with Table III-26 of the General Plan (Gateway D
- refer to City Drawing No. 1652-L). That monument has a 33.3 by
4.5 foot footprint. Monument to be shown on the street improvement
plans. The landscaping shall be maintained privately.
5) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except
for the 66 kV electrical)on the project side of Arrow Route shall be paid
to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. The fee shall be
the City adopted unit amounts times the length from the center of
Grove Avenue to the east project boundary.
6) Street improvement plans shall be 90 percent complete prior to the
issuance of grading permits. Street improvement plans shall be
100 percent complete, signed by the City Engineer, and an
improvement agreement and bonds guaranteeing completion of the
street improvements, shall be executed by the developer, prior to
building permit issuance.
7) The 4 parking spaces along the Grove Avenue driveway, perpendicular
to its path, and closest to the street, shall be posted with signs,
"Employee Parking Only."
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 man ufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, 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. The contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
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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 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.
• 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(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 shutoff equipment when
not in use.
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10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of
5 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential
parking for vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in
conspicuous areas.
13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the
Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
15) 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 CEOA guidelines.
• 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
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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 applicant shall submit a geotechnical report to determine any
design and construction requirements within the Special Study Zone
prior to issuance of building permits.
2) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RW QCB)daily to reduce PM10emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
3) 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.
4) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
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5) 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 and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits,the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, 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 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.
5) Applicant shall implement additional Best Management Practices as
outlined in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared by
Wright Mapping, Inc., February 2007 (with subsequent revisions).
Post-Construction Operational:
6) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by Wright Mapping, Inc., February
2007, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
7) 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,
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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.
8) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall 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 W QMP shall identifythe 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 (NO]) to comply with obtaining coverage under the
National PollutantDischarge 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 clock 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
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feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007.
PLAN 7ZMIS�4qN OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: ✓"
Pam to art, Chairman
ATTEST:
JameR. Troyer, AICP, ecre y
es
I,JaiR.Troy ,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 14th day of November 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00337
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 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
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as
determined bythe 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 Repoiiing 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
Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2006-00337 and DRC2006-00737 Applicant: Elias Alfata for Bichara Mitri
Initial Study Prepared by: Mike Smith, Associate Planner Date: October 9, 2007
Mitigation Measures No./ Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified 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. 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 cf 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.
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• 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 Fine Particulate Matter (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.
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All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate PD C Review of plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or PD C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or PD C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to configure their
operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
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 area's PD/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage.
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• 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.
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).
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Mitigation Measures No.
Responsible
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Submit a summary report to City of Rancho PD D Review of report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy to the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
The applicant shall submit a geotechnical report to BO C Review of report D 2
determine any design and construction requirements Plan check
within the Special Study Zone prior to issuance of
building permits.
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RWQCB)dailyto reduce PM10emissions,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 PM10 construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year
of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 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 a 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.
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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 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.
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 applicant shall implement additional BMPs as CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
outlined in the Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) prepared by Wright Mapping, Inc.,
February 2007 (with subsequent revisions).
The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the WQMP prepared by Wright Mapping, Inc.,
February 2007 (with subsequent revisions) to reduce
pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
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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 WOMP,
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
WOMP 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, the 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
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.
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Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During I 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 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
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
' District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
April 26, 2007
The Grove Plaza
8517 Grove Ave.
Redevelop Existing Center & New Car Wash
DRC2006-00337
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:/lwww.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 Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for
the spacing and location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects
is 300-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet
from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed
100-feet.
b. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the
public roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the
Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40) from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public
fire hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of
supplying the required fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction
thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is 2000 gallons per minute at a minimum
residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in
accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District
Ordinances.
2. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are
installed is 1500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds
per square inch. This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central
station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire
Code Appendix III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be
used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval.
Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire
flow.
4. 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.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within
600-feet of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the
applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler
system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping
system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system
plans.
FSC-4 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. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Group "A" Occupancies.
3. "E" Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons.
4. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
5. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
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6. 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
7. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. The California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the
California Fire Code require a listed fire sprinkler monitoring Central Station Fire
Alarm system. Plan check approval and a building permit are required Prior to the
installation of the fire alarm system. 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 Roadways.Std #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 24-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet
on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a
minimum of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be
allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder,
shall be provided as follows:
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a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance
with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable
standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100
lineal feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required
access roadways. When railways are installed provisions shall be made to
maintain Fire District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department
access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following
design requirements apply:
a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be
submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the
completion of the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection
and final acceptance must be requested from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
c. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20
feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety
Office for $20.00.
f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual
override device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or
release the locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical
malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch
must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from
the complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and
operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional
or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry
configurations.
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7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes.
A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District
standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
8. Approved Fire Department Access: 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.
6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior
walls of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family
residential structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by
an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings
with construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on
the building size and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder
point shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other
obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access
Standard 9-9 Appendix A and drawings 9-9a and 9-9b.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during
plan check.
i. Ladder.points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations
and/or building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit
application for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit
issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not
specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce
conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Aerosol Products Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing
Operation
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• Automobile Wrecking Yards Open Burning
• Battery Systems Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate Powder Coating
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Cryogenics Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials Tents, Canopies and/or Air
Supported Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS) Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases Welding and Cutting Operations
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/Lumber Yards
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
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accordance with the 2001 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted
standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for
alternate method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District
"Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment
of the $92 review fee.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community
Facilities District #85-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to
the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review
and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District
Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required
prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site
combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD
Standards # 9-4, #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.
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. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard.
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.
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PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating
the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers".
On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road,
at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor,
in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically
remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner
are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow
available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire
Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted
and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm
system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular
gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1
or #9-2 by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable
to Fire Construction Services.
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 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-
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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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 Yz" x 11" or 11"
x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised by the
applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the
standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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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.: Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00337
Public Review Period Closes: November 14, 2007
Project Name: Project Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at 8517 Grove Avenue—APN: 0207-222-05.
Project Description: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2006-00337 - ELIAS ALFATA (for Bichara Mitri) - A request to build a 3,300 square foot full
service carwash on .85 net acre of land in the General Commercial (GC) District, located at
8517 Grove Avenue. The proposed development involves removing the majorityof the westernmost
of two existing automotive service buildings.
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.
November 14, 2007
Date of Determination dopted