HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2007-00657, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SAN BERNARDINO ROAD IN THE
MIXED-USE DISTRICT OF SUBAREA 1 OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
SPECIFIC PLAN; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-113-23 AND 24.
A. Recitals.
1. Jimmy Seale and Blake Miraglia filed an application for the approval of Development
Review DRC2007-00657, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of July 2009, 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 meeting on July 8, 2009, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at the southwest corner of
Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road, with a street frontage of 277 feet and lot depth of
126 feet on the west side and 24 feet on the east side and is presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is a restaurant, the properties to the
south consist of an apartment, carwash, and a vacant parcel; the property to the east is a
commercial center, and the property to the west is a restaurant; and
C. The applicant has concurrently applied for a Variance to reduce the maximum
building height at the front yard setback from 25 feet to 22 feet for the building and to increase the
maximum building height from 20 feet at the front yard setback to 26 feet; and
d. The use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety,welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
and
e. The design and exterior materials of the proposed building will be consistent
with the surrounding area and the Route 66 theme.
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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 project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15303 (c) New Construction less than 10,000 square feet within and urbanized area
because the project is less than 4,000 square feet that is zoned for a retail use and all necessary
public services and facilities are available. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed
the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent
judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) This approval is for the Site Plan, exterior building design, and
landscaping for the 3,700-square foot multi-tenant commercial building
at the subject site. Plans submitted for plan check shall conform to the
plans approved by the Design Review Committee on May 19, 2009,
and final Planning Commission approval on July 8, 2009.
2) No exterior changes to the design of the project, including exterior
materials, shall be permitted without prior City review and approval.
3) All applicable conditions of approval for Variance DRC2008-00462
shall apply.
4) Final project approval shall be subject to approval of the associated
Variance DRC2008-00462.
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5) 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.
6) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
7) 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.
8) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
9) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
a) Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
b) Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
c) Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
d) Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
e) Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
f) Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occur as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
g) Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
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h) Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
10) 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.
11) 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.
12) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
13) The construction contractor shall ensure that Construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipmentwhen
not in use.
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.
16) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
17) 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.
18) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
19) Construction or grading on weekdays shall not take place between the
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., including Saturday, or at any time on
Sunday or a national holiday.
20) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform
weekly noise level monitoring as specified in the Development Code
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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.
21) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
the first phase.
22) Haul truck deliveries on weekdays shall not take place between the
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. including Saturday, or at 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.
Engineering Department
1) Coordinate the installation of Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements
with the City's Foothill Boulevard Street Widening Project. Foothill
frontage improvements are to be installed in accordance with the City's
"Major Divided Arterial" standards, the Foothill Boulevard District's
guidelines outlined in the Development Code, and the
Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan (VIP).
a) Provide curb and gutter, commercial drive approach (minimum
width 35 feet), catch basin, local depression at catch basin,
Activity Center sidewalk treatment per the VIP, street trees,
street lights, etc.
b) Reconstruct the curb return at San Bernardino Road with a
22-foot radius.
c) Provide 27,000 and 16,000 lumen HPSV ornamental street lights,
in accordance with the VIP.
d) Protect, relocate, or replace existing R26(s) "NO STOPPING"
signs in and along the street frontage.
e) Protect and/or provide additional traffic striping and signage, as
required.
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2) San Bernardino Road frontage improvements shall be installed in
accordance with the City's"Secondary Arterial"standards including, but
not limited to, the following:
a) A 6-foot reduction in the normally required 32-foot width of paving
to centerline to 26 feet is permitted. North curb line shall be
58 feet north of the south curb. Provide a concrete curb and
gutter transition to the existing curb to the west.
b) Provide curb and gutter, property-line-adjacent sidewalk,
commercial drive approach, a single ADA access ramp for
San Bernardino Road crosswalk, catch basin, local depression at
catch basin, street trees, street lights, etc.
c) Provide a 4-foot wide property-line-adjacent sidewalk along
San Bernardino Road frontage except where adjacent to the
parking lot screening hedge, where a 5-foot sidewalk width is
required. Adjacent to the hedge, "property-line-adjacent"
positioning of the sidewalk shall adjust for the 2-foot wide hedge
planting area. The western end of the sidewalk shall be 4-foot
.wide, property-line-adjacent, with proper transition.
d) Reconstruct the asphalt pavement to the centerline along the
project frontage.
e) The proposed drive approach on San Bernardino Road shall
align with the driveway to the south
f) Provide 9500 Lumen HPSV street lights per City Street Light
Standards.
g) Protect, relocate or replace existing R26(s) "NO STOPPING"
signs in and along the street frontage.
h) Protect and/or provide additional traffic striping and signage, as
required.
3) Modify the existing traffic signal at Foothill Boulevard and
San Bernardino Road as required. Protect and, if necessary, relocate
traffic signal equipment.
4) The Foothill Boulevard parkway improvements, including the
ornamental street lights, patterned sidewalk with tree wells, brick style
concrete pavers on corners, etc. shall conform to the
Grove Avenue/Western Gateway Activity Center requirements of the
Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan (VIP)
and the Foothill Boulevard Districts guidelines outlined in the
Development Code. Sidewalk brick banding pattern shall include
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bands along the back of curb, back of sidewalk, tree well perimeters, in
addition to bands perpendicular to the curb. ADA access ramp, per
City Standard Drawing No. 102, shall be constructed with integral
concrete coloring to match brick style concrete pavers.
5) Catch basin on San Bernardino Road shall discharge to a temporary,
on-site drywell via a public storm drain lateral. Lateral shall also extend
northerly to the Foothill Boulevard catch basin, but the extension shall
be blocked until the Foothill Boulevard Widening Project storm drain is
functional. Lateral will be a public storm drain; drywell will be a private
facility.
a) At the sump, the one catch basin shall have the capacity to
handle 2 times Q,00, thus providing redundant catch basin
capacity should plugging occur.
b) Public drainage facilities shall be designed to contain Qts within
tops of curbs, Q1oo within rights-of-way and provide a 10-foot dry
lane in Q10.
c) Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any
public storm drain pipe, measured from the outer edge of a
mature tree trunk.
6) Record a temporary Drainage Acceptance Agreement (accepting
public runoff from San Bernardino Road), to be relinquished upon
removal of the plug in the storm drain lateral to Foothill Boulevard.
7) Dedicate the following rights-of-way to the City prior to the issuance of
building permits:
a) Dedicate a 12-foot public storm drain easement for the lateral
between the two catch basins. Private drywell shall be located
outside of the public easement.
b) Dedicate sufficient"corner cutoff' right-of-way for a single access
ramp at the Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road
intersection per the requirements of City Standard Drawing No.
102, as well as VIP sidewalk treatment.
8) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of San Bernardino
Road, shall be undergrounded from the on-site pole on the north side
of San Bernardino Road to the first pole off-site west of the west
project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing
San Bernardino Road shall be undergrounded at the same time. The
developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover
one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding from future
development (redevelopment) as it occurs on the opposite side of the
street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement
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agreement within 6 months of the public improvements being accepted
by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
9) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top-of-curb to 1-foot behind
the sidewalk along all street frontages.
10) For pads below streets, the first 6 feet of the driveway on private
property(behind drive approach)should slope no more than 6 percent.
11) The driveway accent paving shall be located outside the public right-of-
way.
12) Public improvement plans shall be 90 percent complete prior to the
issuance of grading permits. Public improvement plans shall be
100 percent complete, signed by the City Engineer, and an
improvement agreement and bonds executed by the developer, prior to
building permit issuance.
13) A contribution in lieu of construction for the future landscaped median
in Foothill Boulevard shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of
building permits. The amount of the contribution shall be one-half the
cost of the median times the length of the project frontage.
14) A contribution in lieu of construction for one-fourth the future cost of
constructing Activity Center pavers within the Foothill/San Bernardino
intersection shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of building
permits. The amount of the contribution shall be based on the square
footage of the intersection.
Grading
1) The applicant shall provide a copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of
Injection Wells) with the Facility ID Number assigned to the
Building and Safety Official prior to issuance of the grading permit.
2) An HCOC exists for the downstream receiving water. The downstream
receiving water (Mill Creek, Prado Area) is experiencing significant
degradation of its banks. The project must implement a volume-based
treatment control BMP (retention/detention facility). The Storm Water
Quality Management Plan and the Grading Plan must contain an
appropriate volume based BMP prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
3) Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to
constructing walls along common lot lines the applicant shall provide a
letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing work on the
adjacent property.
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4) Maintenance of BMPs identified in the WQMP shall be addressed in
the project CC&Rs.
5) A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's
"Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be
recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JULY 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: �~Richard'13. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST: //," i,
Jam R. Troyer, AICP, Secreta
I, James R. Troye 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 8th day of July 2009, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: : FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: DRC2009-00657
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: BLAKE MIRAGLIA & JIMMY SEALE
LOCATION: 8269 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD —APN: 0207-113-23 AND 24
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 09-26, 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 X
B. Time Limits
1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved
use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
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C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the Route 66 Visual Improvement 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
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. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
8. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Shopping Centers
1. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of(the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
C. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll-up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed
to be hidden from view.
2. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. / !
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3. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
4. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which
shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an
exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during the
hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading-No person shall cause the loading, unloading,opening,closing, or
other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other
similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein,
in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
5. All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall be
included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for Planning Department approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
6. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
E. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects
vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an
architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design
and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or
ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be
painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building
plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts _/_/_
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
G. 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.
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2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Department.
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.
H. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
I. 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,waterand waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2007-00657) 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.
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5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
J. 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., DRC2007-00657). 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 commercial or industrial development project or
major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may
include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, 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 permits 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. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
K. 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.
6. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
L. 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. SEE ATTACHED CONCEPTUAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN COMPLETENESS
REPORT.
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6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. 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.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
60 total feet on Foothill Boulevard
38 total feet on San Bernardino Road
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. _/_/_
N. 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 8 A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Foothill Boulevard X X X X X X (d)
San Bernardino Road X 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.
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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.
C. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing, street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street 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.
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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 Qty.
San Bernardino Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid-Pink 3' 20'0.C. 24"Box
'Tuscarora'
Foothill Boulevard Lagerstroemia indicaCrape Myrtle Hybrid- 3' 15'0,C, 24"Box
Activity Centers Muskogee' Lavender Triangular
spacing
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. 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.
O. Public Maintenance Areas
1. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: Foothill Boulevard VIP.
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. ---
P. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
Q. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
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Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD 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.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one
parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if
at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following
the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
S. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
T. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted
from frame or track in any manner.
2. Storefront windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic.
3. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and impede
entry to burglars.
U. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: (909) 941-1488.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Building & Safety Department
10500 Civic Center Dr.
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
T: (909)477-2710 F: (909)477-2711
PROJECT COMPLETENESS REPORT
CONCEPTUAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN
Project No.: DRC2007-00657 Type: Commercial Center— RC66 Plaza
Location: 6269 Foothill Boulevard (SW corner San Bernardino Road)
Planning Department: STEVE FOWLER APN: 0207-113-23 & 24 _
P&E Meeting: March 03, 2009 By: Matthew Addington
Accepted as Complete: Yes: xxx No:
• This project may move forward to the technical committees. Prior to submitting
the conceptual grading and drainage plan for review by the Grading Committee
please address all items below.
• Note: Building and Safety — Grading will review and comment on future
submittals for this project.
A. COMPLETENESS—ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO FINDING
THE APPLICATION COMPLETE,THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NEED TO BE SHOWN ON THE
CONCEPTUAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN:
1. This conceptual grading and drainage plan is close to completion. The following few
items should complete the grading plan for technical committees.
2. Please follow the Planning Department hand out for the preparation of Conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plans.
3. Provide a color cut/fill exhibit.
4. Provide a project legal description.
5. Provide the utility purveyors with the serving utility name, address and telephone
number.
BASSUES— PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL ISSUES:
1. At the catch basin /drywell systems show elevations to determine the direction of flow
on the conceptual grading and drainage plan.
2. The right side of sheet 3 shows a detail. Provide a name for this detail. In addition, show
the inlet with conceptual elevations for the drywell.
3. All sections; show the slope ratio(s).
C. Water Quality Management Plan
1. Maintenance of BMP's identified in the WQMP shall be addressed in the project CC&R's.
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2. Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), to the satisfaction of the City
Building Official. An updated San Bernardino County WQMP for New Development and
Redevelopment Projects can be accessed at the following website:
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8/html/sb wgmp.html. This site provides Guidance and
Templates that can be filled out electronically and printed. Adhere to these guidelines
and use the templates provided. Include the BMPs identified in the plan on grading
plans when submitted for plan check.
3. An updated Water Quality Management Plan was not submitted for review. The
previously submitted Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Hacker
Engineering, dated November 03, 2008 was deemed substantially complete as of
December 16, 2008. Include the Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the
WQMP on the grading plan submitted for plan check. The following items need to be
completed:
Section Correction Item
The document must include the educational materials in the
attachments at the end of the document.
Section 1.3 Provide location map and site plan identifying storm drain facilities
and structures, structural BMP's, stormwater flow (drainage) and the
receiving water. Please describe where in the report the exhibit is
located. The exhibit should be on folded ledger (11" x 17") paper as
a minimum size or preferable a full size 24" x 36" sheet.
Section 3.4.1 Provide BMP design calculations per the revised June 9, 2005
template.
Section 3.4.1 Provide calculations and details concerning the Vegetated Swales.
Section 3.4.2 Provide a reference as to where to find these calculations in the
WQMP.
Section 5 Complete this section. Include the party name, contact name,
address and telephone number.
Section 6 Notarize and record the City of Rancho Cucamonga's
"Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management
Plan". Copies are available at the Building and Safety front counter.
We recommend that you provide a draft copy to Matthew Addington
in the Building and Safety Department for review prior to the
recording of the memorandum.
Plan Review Locate the proposed BMP's on the grading plan.
Attachment A Remove Attachment A-1 from the WQMP.
Attachment D This attachment must include your BMP calculations. Only putting in
the sample calculations from the template is not acceptable.
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4. The Water Quality Management Plan should be completed, approved and recorded prior
to Planning Commission approval, and must be completed, approved and recorded prior
to issuance of a grading permit.
D. BUILDING AND SAFETY—GRADING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. EPA Form 7520-16 "Inventory of Injection Wells" must be completed and a copy
placed on file with the Building and Safety Official for review and approval prior to
issuance of a grading permit.
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Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
April 2, 2009
The Vineyards
8269 Foothill
New Commercial Building
DRC2007-00657
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 htto://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire
Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers
to the article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select
the corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for 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 minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 1750 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, 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
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California Fire
Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring
1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD46
and/or the 2007 California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by
Central Station sprinkler monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system
fire may also be required based on the use and occupancy of the building. Plan check
approval and a building permit are required prior to the installation of a fire alarm or a
sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard.
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 Standard.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1s' 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).
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j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum
of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct
Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be
provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the
2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
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. 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. The lock must be purchased at
the Fire Administration Office.
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.
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 FD access must be clearly illustrated
on the site plan.
9. 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.
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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
Appendix A.
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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Dry Cleaning Plants Refrigeration Systems
Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in
Assembly Buildings
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2007
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46and
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 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
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Standards. 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. 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.
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.
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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 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 in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD
addressing Standard.
10. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must 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 1/z" x 11" or 11"
x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard 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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