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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-30 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 11-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2011-00175, THE DESIGN OF A 756 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMATED CARWASH AT AN EXISTING GAS STATION LOCATED AT 11108 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN THE MIXED USE FINANCIAL DISTRICT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 1077-422-35. A. Recitals. 1. Ahmad Ghaderi with A&S Engineering on behalf of Teroro/Shell filed an application for the approval of Development Review DRC2011-00175, 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 22nd day of June 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on June 22, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to the property located at 11108 Foothill Boulevard with a street frontage of 189 feet and lot depth of 280 feet and is presently improved with a gas station with a mini-mart and drive-thru, parking lot, and lighting; and b. The properties to the north of the subject site and to the south, across Foothill Boulevard, consists of vacant lots; the property to the east is a small commercial center, and the property to the west across Elm Avenue is a commercial center, and C. The applicant has concurrently applied for a Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00176 for the redevelopment of the drive-thru on-site as the site was originally approved under Conditional Use Permit DRC96-21; and d. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and e. The project incorporates a blend of architectural design and site planning that gives character with compatibility through the use of like building materials and plant palette. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-30 DRC2011-00175 —TESORO/SHELL June 22, 2011 Page 2 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 because it provides another service to an existing use within the commercial center that creates a wider range of community-oriented and regionally oriented businesses; 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 because the project is compatible with the existing center and gas station through the use of compatible building materials and design; and C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code because the project complies with the established designed standards of the Development Code such as setback, landscaping, and parking requirements; 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 because the project has been designed with the complete center in mind and will compliment the rest of the center with complimentary building materials, style, and placement. 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 1exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e)(1) (Addition to Existing Structures) because this project is only 756 square feet and located in an area that contains all public services and facilities to allow for maximum development, and 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 staffs 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) Approval is for the construction of a 756 square foot automated carwash at an existing gas station with a mini-mart and drive thru within an existing commercial center, located at 11108 Foothill Boulevard. 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 Conditional Use Permit DRC96-21 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2011-00176 shall apply. 4) Any trellis features shall be constructed of a composite material. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-30 DRC2011-00175— TESORO/SHELL June 22, 2011 Page 3 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF JUNE 2011. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Luis Munoz, Jr., Chai man ATTEST /J J ies K. Troyer, AICP, Secretary 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 22nd day of June 2011, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2011-00175 AND DRC2011-00176 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: A & S ENGINEERING LOCATION: 11108 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD—APN: 1077-422-35 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. 11-30, 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. Conditional Use Permit and 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. SC-12-08 1 IAPLANNING\FINALIPLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00175StdCond 6-22.doc Project No. DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176 Completion Date C. Site Development 1. 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. 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. 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. D. Shopping Centers 1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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. 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00175StdCond 6-22.doc Project No. DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176 Completion Date 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 spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. G. Landscaping 1. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods. H. Signs 1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs. 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,water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning, and g. Planning Department Project Number (DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176) 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. 3 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00175StdCond 6-22.doc Project No. DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176 Completion Date 4. 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(DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176). 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. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public counter). 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 compliance with the California Building Code(CBC) for accessibility to pubic buildings. 4. Provide compliance with the CBC for California Building Energy Efficient Standards. 5. Provide draft stops in attic areas. 6. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A 7. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. 8. Upon 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. 4 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00175StdCond 6-22.doc Project No. DRC2011-00175 and DRC2011-00176 Completion Date 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 Oficial prior to the issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: M. 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED 5 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2011 Res & Stf Rpt\DRC2011-00175StdCond 6-22.doc Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS March 28, 2011 Tesoro New Car Wash building DRC2011-00175 & 176 THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT The project must comply in design and constructed in accordance with the 2010 California Building & Fire Codes, the RCFPD Ordinance FD50 and the RCFPD Standards. The RCFPD ordinance, procedures & standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web cityofrc.us. FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings if 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 2010California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard 9-3, 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, drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways Standard 5-1. 1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 151 story exterior wall shall be located within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed obstructions. 2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are: a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet. b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet. c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet. d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet. e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches. f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side. g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent. h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%. i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus. 3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as follows, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards. 4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings. 5. Building Access: Knox boxes for site and building access are required in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-9. 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. 6. Roof Access: must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 5-6. There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road. a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder. b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access. c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size and configuration. d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard. e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required. f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings. g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard Appendix A. 2 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 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. 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 2010 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD50 and other implemented and/or adopted standards. 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. 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. 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. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 3 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. 5. Address: Must be in accordance with the RCFPD Standard 5-7, 5-8 and/or 5-5. 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. 6. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services. 7. 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. 8. Mapping Site Plan: Must be in accordance with the RCFPD Standard 5-11. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/i' 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. 4