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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 10-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. DRC2009-00557, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT 52 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON 11.05 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, EAST OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CORRIDOR IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF APN: 0225-071-47. A. Recitals. 1. Meritage Homes filed an application for the approval of Development Review No. DRC2009-00557,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 13th day of January 2010, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting 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 January 13, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located north of Day Creek Boulevard and west of Etiwanda Avenue, with a street frontage of approximately 1,600 feet on Day Creek Boulevard and a lot depth of 1,050 feet along Etiwanda Avenue, and is presently improved with rough grading; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is single-family residences,the property to the south consists of single-family residential,the property to the east is single-family residential, and the property to the west is a 240-foot wide Southern California Edison (SCE)utility corridor;and C. The project consists of a Development Review of 52 lots master planned by Meritage Homes; and d. The sewer, storm drain, detention basin, curb, and gutter are installed; and e. The project conforms to the basic Development Standards of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan with required architectural elevations, slope requirements, and overall project density. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-01 DRC2009-00557— MERITAGE HOMES January 13, 2010 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby 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. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all the written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application,the Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in connection with the review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors certified an Environmental Impact Report in June 1991, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors in October 1999, and an Initial Study Addendum was certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in connection with the approval of Tentative Tract Map 16227. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i)substantial changes are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; (ii) substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously reviewed the indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new important information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; or(iv)additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with the Development Review application, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the project have not occurred, which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previously certified EIR. The proposed development does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Environmental Impact Report for the Tract Map. Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previously certified EIR, not have more severe effects than previously analyzed,and that additional ordifferent mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less-than-significant. The proposed development review application does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Environmental Impact Report for the Tract Map. C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record,the Planning Commission concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of the Development Review Application. T PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-01 DRC2009-00557— MERITAGE HOMES January 13, 2010 Page 3 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 development of 52 single-family homes within tract 16227. 2) All driveways shall have a maximum grade of 10 percent. If necessary, driveways shall be lengthened and the garage setbacks increased in order to achieve a 10 percent grade. 3) Boulders from the project site shall be utilized and integrated as part of the front yard landscape plan, per the Master Plan Resolution of Approval. 4) Driveways shall be scored in a horizontal pattern for additional entryway detail. Engineering Department 1) Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract 16227 apply. 2) Pay the Traffic Circulation Improvement Fee of$2,635 per residence, prior to building permit issuance. 3) For all drive approach relocations, process a revision to Drawing 2020 through the Engineering Services Department. 4) Per Etiwanda North Specific Plan, driveway widths shall not exceed 16 feet through the public parkway. Environmental Mitigation 1) The project shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures identified in the Environmental Impact Report that was prepared and certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors in June 1991, the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report that was certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors in October 1999, and the Initial Study Addendum that was certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in August 2001. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY 2010. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 10-01 DRC2009-00557 - MERITAGE HOMES January 13, 2010 Page 4 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: - Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman ATTEST: /�� k- J4,011JA/ Ja tf R. Troyer, AICP,�Secr6tEft I,James R.Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 13th day of January 2010, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2009-00557 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OF 52 LOTS APPLICANT: MERITAGE HOMES LOCATION: NORTH OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 10-01, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s)are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. 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 SC-12-08 1 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res &Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc ProJed No.DRC200%00557 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations; the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and the MasterPlan. 2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 6. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers,AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 7. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 8. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner, homeowners'association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule forthe development of all lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing. 10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall condition would.result, the developer shall make a good.faith effort to work with the adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's perimeter. 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc Project No.DRC2009-00557 Completion Date 11. Constrict block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency. 12. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC. 13. For residential development, return walls and comer side walls shall be decorative masonry. 14. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain linkto maintain an open feeling and enhance views. 15. On comer side yards,provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The parkway landscaping including trees,shrubs,ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street. E. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development,shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq.ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5- gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq.ft.of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. For single-family residential development,all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously _!_/_ maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units,an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 5. Front yard and comer side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the _/_/_ Development Code and Etiwanda North Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 3 I:XPLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res& Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc Project No.DRC2009.00557 Completion Date 6. 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 Services Department. 7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department. F. 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) G. 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., DRC2009-00557) 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. 5. Business shall not open for operation priorto posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued bythe Building and Safety Department. 4 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res& Stf.Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc Project No.DRC2009-00557 Completion Date H. 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.,DRC2001-00001). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Califomia 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 anew residential project or major addition,the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee,Park Fee,Drainage Fee,Transportation Development Fee,Permit and Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permit issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. I. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Califomia Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances —//_ considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Providecompliance with the Califomia Building Code for required occupancy separations. _/_/_ 3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. J. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with Califomia Building Cade, 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 Califomia to perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared,stamped, and signed by a Califomia registered Civil Engineer. 5 1:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res &Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc Project No.DRC2009-00557 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (909) 477- 2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. Street Improvements 1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure 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, structure or unit,the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval,as determined by the City Engineer,provided that reasonable,safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval. M. General Requirements and Approvals 1. 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 Services Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services 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: N. Security Hardware 1. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. O. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED 6 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2010 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2009-00557 Std.Cond 01-13.doc a Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal has approved the request for an alternate method, as submitted. Construction in this phase must comply with Alternative Method #07230 (PMT2009-02515). Landscaping must be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 47-1. THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. FSC-t 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. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, the maximum distance between fire hydrants and the location of fire hydrants must be in accordance to the 2007 California Fire Code and the RCFPD Ordinance FD46. FSC-2 Fire Flow 1. The required fire flow for this project will be established in gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. 2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow. 3. Fire service 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 service plans are approved. 4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed project site. FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. FSC-4 Requirement for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance FD46, the 2007 California Fire Code and/or any other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in: 1. Buildings constructed in the designed Hazardous Fire Areas which include: a. Proposed as mitigation in the fire protection plan FSC-6 Fire District Site Access Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access —Fire Lanes Standard 9-7. 1. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard#9-1. The following design requirements apply: a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic pre-emption device. The devices shall be digital. Analog devices are not acceptable. Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications. b. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch. c. The key switch shall be located outside and immediately adjacent to the gate for use in the event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate. d. A traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset. 2. 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. 3. 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. FSC-7 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone This project is located within the "State Responsibility Area" (SRA), the "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone" (VHFHSZ), City of Rancho Cucamonga "Hillside District", and/or within the area identified on the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High Probability-High Consequence for Fire Risk. These locations have been determined to be within the "Hazardous Fire Area" as defined by the Fire District. The Hazardous Fire Area is based on maps produced by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 1. Fire Protection Plans: The applicant shall prepare plans for the development of the subdivision in accordance with the County of San Bernardino's Development Code Fire Area FS-3 as amended by RCFPD Ordinance FD46, RCFPD Standard 47-1, and the 2007 CBC Chapter 7A requirements apply to the development of the site, the construction of the buildings and the landscaping.. These development codes provide standards regulating: a. Fire resistive roof assemblies b. Vegetation Management c. Fire District access roadways. d. Ignition resistant construction and protection of openings. e. Fire sprinkler systems f. Fire protection water supply & Fire flow criteria The approved fire protection plans (FPP) and documentation must be recorded with San Bernardino County prior to release of building permits. Proof of the recording must be provided to FCS. NOTE: The FPP must be submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and approval prior to the submittal of architectural drawings to the building department for the construction of the homes. The landscape plans when submitted to the planning department for review will be routed to FCS for plan review in compliance with approved FPP. Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire Area shall not be used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire protection measures that may be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not limited to: a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle. b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks and rocks. c. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of operations each day. d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the area around such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit must be obtained from Fire Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding work. e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation. FSC-8 Chronological summary of VHFHSZ requirements Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall have submitted and obtain approval of a final Fire protection plan (FPP). Further, the builder shall have completed that portion of the approved fuel modification/hazard reduction plan determined to be necessary by the Fire District before the introduction of any combustible materials into the project area. Approval is subject to an on-site inspection. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, All the required ignition resistant features including landscaping of the FPP shall be completed, inspected and accepted by the Fire District staff. FSC-13 Alternate Method Application Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal has approved the request for an alternate method, as submitted. Construction in this phase must comply with Alternative Method 11 07230 (PMT2009-02515). Landscaping must be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 47-1. .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. 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. 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. Fire Protection Plans: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of the VHFHSZ requirements. 4. 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. 5. 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 requirements. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION—Please complete the following: 1. Hydrant Markers: All fre hydrants shall_have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating,the. fre 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 Constriction 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. 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 by Fire Construction Services. An annual Fire Code permit is required for the access control 5. 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. 6. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the street. The address signs shall be non combustible and in accordance with RCFPD Standards. 7. Fire Protection Plans: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of the VHFHSZ requirements.