HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-18 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 13-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2013-00053, A REQUEST TO ADD A
16,616 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 76,405 SQUARE FOOT
OFFICE BUILDING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 9TH STREET AND WEST OF
ARCHIBALD AVENUE WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 9518 9TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0209-021-05.
A. Recitals.
1. Thatcher Engineering & Associates, Inc., for Rancho Tech, LLC, filed an application for the
approval of Development Review DRC2013-00053, 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 10th day of April 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a 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 April 10, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The 9.73-acre project site is located on the north side of 9th Street and west of
Archibald Avenue and is within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and
b. The site is developed with a 76,405 square foot, two-story office/warehouse building
and a large parking lot. There are two parcels to the east which share parking with the project site and
are developed with three additional buildings; and
C. The site is bounded by a light industrial/office development to the north, south, east, and
west within the General Industrial Development District; and
d. The applicant proposes adding a 16,616 square foot, single-story addition to an existing
76,405 square foot two story office/warehouse building in order to accommodate a future tenant; and
e. The addition is designed match the existing building and the entire building will be
painted a new color scheme. Outdoor eating areas are located along the east elevation of the addition
and the west elevation of the existing building; and
f. The entire development provides 887 parking spaces, 175 spaces above the minimum
requirement.
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan which permits office uses
within the General Industrial (GI) Development District; and
b. The proposed design or improvements are consistent with the Development Code in
that the project conforms with all related setback, height, parking, and design requirements; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and
avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The project is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written
and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission
finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based
upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project.
Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of
mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant
effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared.
Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before
it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that,
based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have
a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission.
Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation
measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the
Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909)477-2750.
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval of 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 to add a 16,616 square-foot addition to an existing
76,405 square foot office building and reorient a drive aisle and parking area
for a site located at 9518 9th Street-APN: 0209-021-05.
2) All materials and finishes shall match the existing building.
3) Downspouts shall be routed through the building.
4) New signage on the addition will require modification of Sign Program #34.
Engineering Services Department
1) Install drive approach per City Standard #101 Type-C and street trees per
City Standards or the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2) Have a registered civil engineer revise City Drawing #1061 for the
improvement listed above prior to Building Permit issuance (plan check fees
apply).
3) Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees shall be
paid, and an Engineering Construction Permit (separate from the Building
Permit) shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
4) A signed consent and waiver form to join the appropriate Landscape and
Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to issuance of
Building Permits.
5) CD-1 For Required — Construction and Demolition Program (please refer to
the fee handout for deposit and fee amounts).
6) Development Impact Fees due prior to Building Permit issuance.
7) The Transportation Fee totals $92, 800.36.
Building and Safety Services Department
1) An HCOC exists for the downstream receiving water. The downstream
receiving water (Mill Creek, Prado Area) is experiencing significant
degradation of its banks. The project shall implement a volume-based
treatment control BMP (retention/detention facility) on each lot. The Storm
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Water Quality Management Plan and the Grading Plan must contain an
appropriate volume based BMP prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
2) Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall provide to the
Building and Safety Services Director a copy of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga's Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality
Management Plan for review prior to recordation of the document. The
Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall
be recorded prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.
3) The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the
pervious pavement infiltration areas to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a
regular basis as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan
prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the pervious
pavement infiltration areas are the responsibility of the land owner.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
1) A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building
and Safety Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the
issuance of a Grading Permit.
2) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by
Thatcher Engineering & Associates, dated February 13, 2013, is deemed
"Substantially Complete." The following comments are required to be
completed prior to issuance of a Grading Permit:
Section Page Comments
3.3 21 In Table 3-3, provide an explanation as to why the expected
Pollutants of Concern (organic compounds, trash and debris,
and oils and grease) are not treated. You are required to treat
the Pollutants of Concern noted in Table 2-1.
Exhibit On the WQMP BMP Exhibit, include the following items:
a) provide a latitudinal/longitudinal coordinate for the location
of each BMP structural treatment device in accordance with
the current adopted MS4 Permit; b) in the inspection and
maintenance schedule, include the pervious pavement.
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Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition
so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2) Establish a preference for contractors using Tier 3-rated or better heavy
equipment.
3) Enforce 5-minute idling limits for both on-road trucks and off-road equipment.
4) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also
conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
5) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
6) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
7) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over
extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
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• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
• Cover all stock piles with tarps at the end of each day or as needed.
8) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved
by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to
reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
9) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM10 emissions.
10) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
11) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-Grading Plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
12) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to
minimize vehicle idling at curbsides.
13) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services.
14) Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hours.
15) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with
automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
16) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
17) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs
to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure.
18) Comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources PRC-03, and Stationary
Sources Operations Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance and ADV-MISC
to reduce emissions of restaurant operations.
19) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks
shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
20) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for
vanpools.
21) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall
be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
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22) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall
be required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink
schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
23) All industrial and office structures shall be required to incorporate high-
efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
24) All industrial and office structures shall be required to incorporate thermal
pane windows and weather-stripping.
25) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with
South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood Burning
Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5
and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e.
fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve
them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition
or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to
establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the
area.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2
Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project effects
on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources, including
but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or covering
sites with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or paying a
in-kind mitigation fee.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original
illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
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monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings
that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be
limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the
rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-
time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor
of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in
the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved
by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as
soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established
by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Greenhouse Gasses
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air
pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive
dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing agent twice
daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
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2) The construction contactor shall select construction equipment based on
low-emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on
the Grading Plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufactures specification.
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or
diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic.
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for
construction crew.
7) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or manufactured
locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as materials that are resource
efficient, recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way
including low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) materials.
8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including but not limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation
• Limit air leakage through the structure
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances
• Landscape and develop site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and
landscaping
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems
• Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting.
9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the
project and include the following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or
install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water.
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• Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures
and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless
urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated
surfaces.
10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and
exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas.
Educated employees about reducing waste and about recycling.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the
Building Official for approval, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities
entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to
control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities
are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall
include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of
grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods
experienced in Southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance
program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either
on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must
be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed
prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order
to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Thatcher Engineering on January 16, 2013 to
reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored
and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and
stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval
prior to the issuance of Grading Permits.
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7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),
including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the
structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for
New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction
Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board.
Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for
coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Plans a construction-related noise
mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The
Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the
noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction.
2) Business operations shall maintain a noise level at 60dB or less during the
hours of 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. No loading and unloading activities
including opening, closing, or other handling of boxes, crates, containers,
building materials, garbage cans, or other similar objects between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner which would cause a noise
disturbance to residential areas.
3) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday
or a national holiday.
4) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110, as measured at the
property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise
level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.110.
Monitoring at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said
consultant shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours;
however, if noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant
shall immediately notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the
above standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to
a level of compliance with above noise standards or halted.
5) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday
or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would
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exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then
the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting . any
construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote
haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF APRIL 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
Canj1b Burnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 10th day of April 2013, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2013-00053 AND DRC2013-00134
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND TREE REMOVAL
SUBJECT: PERMIT
APPLICANT: RANCHO TECH, LLC
LOCATION: 9518 9TH STREET-APN: 0209-021-05
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. 13-18 or Approval Letter,
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
b) Notice of Determination - $50
c) Mitigated Negative Declaration -$ 2,206.25 X
d) Environmental Impact Report-$3,045.25
Project No. DRC2013-00053 8 DRC2013-00134
Completion Date
B. Time Limits
1. Any approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced
within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
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, and the
Development Code regulations.
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 California 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
Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and
final acceptance granted 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, Specific Plans and/Oor Master
Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided,all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with
all receptacles shielded from public view.
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.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang(e.g.,over
a curb stop).
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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E. Landscaping
1. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls. ———
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (909)
477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Building and Safety Industrial and Commercial Standard Conditions
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan);
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of 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 Division Project Number (i.e., DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134) clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of 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 Services Department.
6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contract the Building and Safety Services Department staff for information and submittal
requirements.
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., DRC DRC2013-00053 and DRC2013-00134). 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 Services Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition, the
applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not
limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee,
Permit and Plan Check Fees,and School Fees. The applicant shall provide a copy of the school
fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
3. Prior to issuance of permit issuance for new residential project or major addition, the applicant
shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include,but are not limited to:
City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, and Transportation Development Fee.
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4. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for 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. The applicant shall provide a copy of the School Fees receipt
to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permits issuance.
5. Street address shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
6. For projects using septic tank facilities, shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review and approval prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of
Building Permits.
7. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday _/_/_
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
8. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department public
counter).
9. All commercial/public/multi-family development swimming pool plans shall be submitted to the
County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department for review and approval
prior to approval from the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
10. The following is required for side yard use for increase in allowable area:
a. Provide a reduced Site Plan (8 1/2 inches by 11 inches), which indicates the non-buildable
easement.
b. Recorded "Covenant and Agreement for the Maintenance of a Non-Buildable Easement,"
which is signed by the appropriate property owner(s).
New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions.
4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by the County of San Bernardino
Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of Building Permit.
5. Provide draft stops in attic areas in accordance with CBC Section 1505. I /_
6. Roofing materials shall be Class"A."
7. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rate in accordance with CBC.
8. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC.
9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be in accordance with the
CBC.
10. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with CBC.
11. Upon plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
G. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California
Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The grading ---
and drainage plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual —
grading and drainage plan.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of
California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage ---
plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said –
report.
3. The final Grading and Drainage 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. _
4. A separate Grading and Plan check submittal is required for all new construction
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projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 —
cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be –
prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
5. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further
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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.
6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures
and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a Grading ---
Permit.
7. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety �—
Official for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from the Precise Grading
and Drainage Plan/Permit. _
8. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage
shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and ---
approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. All –
reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record.
9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. ---
10. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction
where possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. ———
11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent
private property. ---
12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest
adopted California Plumbing Code. ---
13. The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades
shall be constructed per the current adopted California Building Code. ---
14. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted
California Building Code. ---
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16. Grading Inspections:
a. Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall
request a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss
about grading requirements and preventive measures,etc. If a pre-grading meeting
is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the Grading Permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b. The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and
Safety Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the
following inspections prior to continuing grading operations:
i. The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii. Completion of rough grading -The grading contractor or owner shall submit to
the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department front counter)
an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly
wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv. The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by
the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
17. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify
the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best
management practices (BMP) devices.
18. Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and shall be directed
to an under parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to
issuance of a Grading Permit.
H. Water Quality Management Plan
1. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building and Safety
Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality
Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
2. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
I. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb S A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median 81ke
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
9th Street I I J I (a) I (b) I I (c)
Notes: (a) Remove and relocate, (b) Remove, (c) Curbside Drain Std. 107-B
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2. 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, priorto
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be. obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
C. 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.
3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of Building
Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
J. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
K. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Prior to finalization of any development phase,sufficient improvement plans shall be completed
beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage protection to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the
approved tentative map.
2. 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 the
Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering
Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or
demolition project.
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2013-00053
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2013-00134 -
Public Review Period Closes: April 10, 2013
Project Name: Project Applicant: Thatcher Engineering
1461 Ford Street, Suite 105
Redlands, CA 92373
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the north side of 9th Street and west of
Archibald Avenue within the General Industrial Development District, located at 9518 9th Street -
APN: 0209-021-05.
Project Description: A request to add a 16,616 square foot addition to an existing 76,405 square foot .
office building and a request to remove 10 trees in order to construct a 16,616 - square foot addition
and realign a driveway. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts
for consideration. ti
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects
or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study.
The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909)477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the prop Miti ated Negative Declaration during the review
period.
April 10, 2013 _
Date of Determination Adopted By