HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 12-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2008-00356,A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT 3 BUILDINGS
TOTALING 11,588 SQUARE FEET IN THE SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL
(SC) DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3), WITHIN THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND KLUSMAN AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0208-153-12, 0208-153-13,
AND 0208-153-24.
A. Recitals.
1. Giron Engineers, Inc., on behalf of the property owner, filed an application for the
issuance of Development Review DRC2008-00356, 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 11th day of January 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on January 11, 2012, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a shopping center located at the northeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Klusman Avenue; and
b. The shopping center is comprised of three(3) buildings,with a combined floor area
of approximately 11,588 square feet; and
C. The specific location of the project site is at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Klusman Avenue (APN: 0208-153-12, 0208-153-13, and 0208-153-24). The total
area of work consists of 3 parcels that total approximately 1.08 acre,that is presently developed with
a single-family residence on 9612 Foothill Boulevard; and
d. The commercial center is bound by single-family residences on the north, to the
east is a designated Historic Landmark known as Cucamonga Service Station, and commercial
development to the south and west; and
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e. The zoning of the center is the Specialty Commercial (SC) District of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan. The zoning of the properties to the north, south and east is the Specialty
Commercial (SC) District (Subarea 3) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. The zoning of the
property to the west is Community Commercial (CC) District of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan;
and
f. The proposal is to demolish the existing single-family residence,garage, and shed
and construct a commercial center of 11,588 square feet; and
g. This application is in conjunction with Tree Removal Permit DRC2010-00943 and
Variance DRC2010-00941; and
h. There are 55 parking stalls within the commercial center, including 4 handicap
parking stalls. The parking requirement for the shopping center is 46 parking stalls based on a
calculation of 1 parking stall per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
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 development is in accordance with the General Plan,the objectives
of the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district
in which the site is located. The proposed project is a commercial center totaling 11,588 square
feet. The underlying General Plan designation is Mixed Use.
b. The proposed development,together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. The proposed development meets all
standards outlined in the Development Code and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and the
design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
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 as a Class 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section
15332 - In-Fill Development Projects - as the proposal includes in-fill development consistent with
the applicable General Plan designation and regulations. There is no substantial evidence that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment.
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 an 11,588 square foot commercial
center in the Specialty Commercial (SC) District of the Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan, located at the northeast corner of Foothill
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Boulevard and Klusman Avenue. APN: 0208-153-12, 0208-153-13,
0208-153-24.
2) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, State Fire
Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City
Ordinances,
3) Approval of the Uniform Sign Program DRC2010-00944, which
includes new signage, is contingent upon approval of Development
Review DRC2008-00356. All signs shall require review and approval
of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to
installation.
4) Incorporated improvements specified in the Foothill Boulevard Visual
Improvement Plan applicable to the development of properties along
Foothill Boulevard are subject to the City Engineer and Planning
Director approval, including street lights and street trees as specified in
the Standard Conditions.
5) The new trash enclosure proposed at the north side of the project site
shall be constructed per City standard.
6) The output surface (face) of all lamp heads on wall-mounted light
fixtures and the light standards shall be parallel to the ground in order
to eliminate glare and minimize lighting on the adjacent properties.
The maximum height of light standards, including the base, measured
from the finished surface is 15 feet.
7) New walls, including retaining walls, shall be constructed of decorative
masonry block such as slumpstone or stackstone, or have a decorative
finish such as stucco.
8) The Landscape Plan shall comply with Ordinance No. 823 adopted by
the City Council on December 2, 2010. All landscaping shall be
installed prior to final acceptance of the building and/or project site as
complete and release for occupancy.
9) Any new groundmounted equipment and utility boxes, including
transformers, back-flow devices, etc., shall be screened by a minimum
of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on center. This
equipment shall be painted forest green.
10) Any new Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department
Connections (FDC) that are required and/or proposed shall be
screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls shall have a
decorative finish to match the architecture of the shopping center.
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Engineering Department
1) Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements shall be in accordance with
the City's "Major Divided Arterial" Standards and including;
• Widen to provide 40 feet from median to face of curb. Provide
transition to existing pavement width off-site to east in existing right-
of-way to satisfaction of the Traffic Engineer.
• Provide curb and gutter, street trees and drive approach.
• Provide three (3) 16,000 Lumens HPSV street lights on Foothill
Boulevard.
• Reconstruct cross gutter on Klusman Avenue.
• Provide, protect or replace existing R 26(s)"NO STOPPING"signs.
• Provide additional traffic striping and signage as required including a
Bike Lane.
2) The Foothill Boulevard frontage shall be designed in accordance with
the City adopted Foothill Boulevard Historic Route 66 Visual
Improvement Plan including street lights. The VIP designates a
"Suburban Parkway Enhancement Area" featuring colored pavement
emblazoned with the Route 66 logo, special sidewalk treatment,
artwork and a historic post and a cable roadway safety barrier. Said
enhancements within the parkway area shall be maintained by the
developer and shall be included in the CC & R's. Revise existing
Landscape Maintenance District plans for median accordingly to reflect
the above improvements.
3) Klusman Avenue frontage improvements shall be in accordance with
the City's "Collector Street" Standards and including;
• Provide curb and gutter, street trees and drive approach. Curb
return to have a 35-foot radius to join with Foothill Boulevard
• Provide one (1) 16,000 Lumens HPSV street light on Klusman
Avenue.
• Provide, protect or replace existing R 26(s)"NO STOPPING" signs.
• Provide additional traffic striping and signage as required.
• Frontage improvements to include City's Foothill Boulevard Specific
and Visual Improvement Plans for special Activity Centers, same as
for Foothill Boulevard.
4) Provide an interim westbound Foothill Boulevard bus stop consisting of
an 8-inch thick PCC pad in the outside travel lane. Dimensions shall
be 100-feet long by 10-feet wide. Start the pad west of the Foothill
Boulevard driveway at the point of curb return and extend to the west.
5) All drive approaches shall conform to Standard Drawing 101 Type C,
with a minimum width of 35 feet measured at the right-of-way.
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6) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except
for any 66 kV electrical) on the north project boundary, east of Klusman
Avenue, shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of building
permits. The fee shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times
the length from the center of Klusman Avenue to the east project
boundary.
7) The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be
legally combined into one parcel prior to issuance of building permits.
Complete'a Certificate of Compliance to merge all the separate lots
into one lot.
8) Dedicate all necessary rights-of-way prior to recording the Parcel
Merger, including widths sufficient to encompass 0.5 feet behind
sidewalk (appears to be 65 feet on Foothill Boulevard and 35 feet on
Klusman Avenue) and a corner property line cutoff to accommodate
access ramps per City Standards.
9) All street parkways shall slope at 2% from top of curb to 1 foot behind
the sidewalk along all street frontages.
10) Provide cross-lot drainage easements (or drainage acceptance
agreement) in favor of the properties to the north. Adequate provisions
shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage
entering the property from adjacent areas.
11) Provide access easement so adjacent properties to the east and the
alley can use proposed drive approach(s) to Foothill Boulevard and
Klusman Avenue. Provide a reciprocal access easement in favor of
the property to the east.
12) Provide curbside drain outlets for all drainage through the public right-
of-way. Construct curbside drain outlets per City Standard No. 107-B.
13) No decorative paving on the drive approaches on Foothill Boulevard
and Klusman Avenue. Said paving shall be outside the public right-of-
way.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY 2012.
PLANNING COMMI N OF THE C F RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: _ 7
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 12-05
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2008-00356 — GIRON ENGINEERS, INC.
January 11, 2012
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ATTEST:
Jan
R. 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 11th day of January 2012, 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 #: DRC2008-00356
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: GIRON ENGINEERS INC.
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND KLUSMAN AVENUE. APN: 0208-153-12,
0208-153-13, AND 0208-153-24.
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. 12-05, 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 priorto
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or 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, and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. 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.
12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the 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.
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13. 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.
14. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Shopping Centers
1. The Master Plan is approved in concept only. Future development for(each building pad/parcel)
shall be subject to separate Development/Design Review process for Planning Commission
approval. Modifications to the Shopping Center Master Plan shall be subject to Planning
Commission approval.
2. A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating benches, trash receptacles,
free-standing potted plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible
with the architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Department review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
3. 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. _/_I—
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.
4. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. / I
5. 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.
6. Signs shall be conveniently posted for"no overnight parking"and for"employee parking only."
7. 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.
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8. Textured pavement shall be provided across circulation aisle, pedestrian walkway, and plaza.
They shall be of brick/tile pavers, exposed aggregate,integral color concrete,or any combination
thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. The design of store fronts shall compliment the architectural program and shall have subtle
variations subject to Design Review Committee approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
12. All future projects within the shopping center shall be designed to be compatible and consistent
with the architectural program established.
13. Any outdoor vending machines shall be recessed into the building faces and shall not extend into
the pedestrian walkways. The design details shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. Cart corrals shall be provided for temporary storage. No permanent outdoor storage of shopping
carts shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. The shopping
carts shall be collected and stored at the approved designated place at the end of each workday.
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. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
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4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
7. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
G. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for _/_/_
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
4. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. Bus
shelters shall also include a bench, a trash receptacle, and an adjoining bike rack(minimum 3
capacity)on a concrete pad. Bus shelter shall be located outside public right-of-way and shall be
privately maintained.
H. 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.
2. A minimum of trees per gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided
within the project: % -48-inch box or larger % - 36-inch box or larger, % -
24- inch box or larger, _Jo - 15-gallon, and °!o - 5 gallon.
3. 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.
4. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
5. 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.
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6. 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.
7. 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.
8. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition,and shall receive regular pruning,fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
9. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and/or Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the
required street trees and slope planting.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
13. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
I. 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.
2. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
J. 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.
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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)
K. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e.,DRC2008-00356) 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 prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements.
L. 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., DRC2008-00356). 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.
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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).
M. 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. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental
Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
5. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
7. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
N. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings.
2. Due to the scope of the project, an Occupancy Change review is required. Submit plans to the
Building and Safety Department to determine compliance for the proposed use.
3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed, filled and/or capped to comply with the
California Building and Plumbing Codes.
4. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building
permit application.
5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be required.
O. 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.
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5. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance shall _/_/_
occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
63 minimum total feet on Foothill Boulevard _/ /
33 minimum total feet on Klusman Avenue
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the
City.
Q. Street Improvements
1. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557, 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.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island i Trail Other
Foothill Boulevard X X X X X X (e)
Klusman Avenue 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. (e)Access ramps
3. 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.
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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 Engineering Services Department 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.
4. 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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5. 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 Engineering Services Department 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.
FOOTHILL BLVD. Lagerslroemia Indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid- 2' 20'0.C. 24" Fill
Activity Center 'Muskogee' Lavender Triangular box In
Spacing
FOOTHILL BLVD. Prunus blireiana NCN 3' 20'0.C. 15 Fill
Non Activity Centers Informal GAL In
ACCENT TREES Groupings
not more
than 25%of
total frontage
trees
Non Activity Centers Platanus racemosa California Sycamore 8' 50'O.C. 15 Fill
Informal GAL In
Groupings
Non Activity Centers Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 7' 40'O.C. 15 Fill
GALI n
KLUSMAN AVENUE Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia8' 5
0'O.C. 15 Fill
P.A.8'or greater GAL In
P.A. less than 8' Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'O.C. 15 Fill
'St.Mary' GAL In
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 Services
Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
R. Public Maintenance Areas
1. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas(40%)of mortared cobble or
other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
S. 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.
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T. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the 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.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
U. 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 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:
V. 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.
W. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors.
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2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
4. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates,
or alarmed.
X. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the police
with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the Police Crime
Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in personnel or for any
other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour dispatch center at
(909)941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at(909)477-2800 extension 2474 or
extension 2475.
Y. 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.
4. Security/burglar bars are not recommended, particularly in residences, due to the delay or
prevention of a speedy evacuation in case of fire.
Z. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this purpose are on loan.at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
3. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of
project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so indicated.
Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and
approval by the Planning Department.
4. All developments shall submit an 8 '/�'x 11"sheet with the numbering pattern of all multi-tenant
developments to the Police Department.
AA. 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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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
December 16, 2010
Klusman Plaza
9606 Foothill
(2) Retail Buildings
DRC2008-00356
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web
at http://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.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 1500
gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow reflects
a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance
with the California Fire Code Appendix, 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 that fire sprinkler systems must 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
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3. 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:
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.
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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 mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the
site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced
on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the
buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs
less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size
and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be
identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 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
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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 facilities
• 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 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the issuance of
any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications,
flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the
Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-
site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for
any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be
designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building & Safety Division and Fire
Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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.
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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.
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 ''/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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