HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-25 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 98-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 97-43, A REQUEST TO REVIEW A MASTER PLAN OF
DEVELOPMENT FOR AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL FORGING OPERATION
TO ALLOW ADDITIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW BUILDING FOR A TOTAL OF 96,800 SQUARE FEET OF NEW
FLOOR AREA ON A 17.12 ACRE SITE WITHIN THE MINIMUM IMPACT
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 9) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA
SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ARROW
ROUTE AND ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-111-17 AND 18.
A. Recitals.
1. Schlosser Forge Company has filed an application for the approval of Development
Review 97-43, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of April 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on April 8, 1998, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route
and Rochester Avenue with an Arrow Route frontage of approximately 1,216+ feet and lot depth of
approximately 600 feet, with full street improvements on Arrow Route. The site is partially developed
with a steel forge manufacturing operation consisting of various metal buildings, a two-story office
building, and associated parking.
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with industrial buildings
and an adult sports park, the property to the south is vacant land, the property to the east is
developed with industrial buildings and vacant land, and the property to the west is developed with
industrial buildings;
c. The application contemplates the construction of 96,800 square feet of new
industrial floor area on a 17.12 acre site. The proposed structure is identical in architectural style,
materials, and color to recently constructed phases within the site.
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings and facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purpose of the district in which the site is located; and,
c. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code, the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the Development Agreement for the
subject property recorded in the San Bernardino County Official Records as Instrument No.
87-044263; and,
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon the
findings as follows:
a. The Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated
thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has re reviewed
and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Based upon the changes and alteration which have been incorporated into the
proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5c of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife
depends. Further, based upon substantial evidence containing in the Negative Declaration, the staff
reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public
hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in
Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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 Division
1) Prior to issuance of building permits for each phase of construction, the
developer shall submit a detailed site plan indicating on-site parking for
the review and approval of the City Planner. Parking shall be in
compliance with parking standards in the Industrial Area Specific Plan
and the previously approved Variance 93-02.
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2) The fence material along the southern boundary of the site shall be
wrought iron from the Rochester right of way to the existing retaining
wall (near Building No. 3). From this point westward, the existing chain
link shall be replaced with wrought iron or screened with landscape.
Fencing shall be shown on construction drawings submitted for permits
and shall be installed prior to final of permits for Phase I construction.
Engineering Division
1) Provide a right turn lane, per Standard Drawing 119, for the proposed
drive approach located south of the existing south property line, on the
adjacent vacant parcel also owned by Schlosser Forge. To
accommodate the new approach, the applicant shall:
a) Record a reciprocal access easement on the property to the
south.
b) Relocate the existing street light and provide an 8-foot mast arm.
c) Provide a pavement transition for southbound traffic south of the
proposed drive approach to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d) The interim drive approach may be required to be relocated to an
ultimate location in conformance with City policies upon
development of the property to the south.
2) Revise Drawing 1170 to add the new drive approach and right turn
lane, document existing street trees as well as any new ones, and dash
in the existing driveways on the east side of Rochester Avenue (see
Drawing 1234).
3) Dedicate an additional 4 feet of right-of-way along Rochester Avenue
north of the existing drive approach, for a future bus bay with curb
adjacent sidewalk south of Arrow Route, and along the right turn lane
for the proposed drive approach.
4) Rochester Avenue shall be restriped for four through lanes and the
existing dual left turn lanes at the Arrow Route intersection shall be
extended to a total length of 400 feet. Revise or replace sheet 44 of
Drawing 1431-S.
5) Post R26(S) "no stopping any time" signs along both project frontages.
6) Street improvement plans, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer,
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 City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
improvements, prior to the issuance of building permits. Prior to any
work being performed in public rights-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's office.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 1998.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: APlaterJ_,,,thdP�L- T. Mc1IVice Chairman
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 8th day of April 1998, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Development Review 97-43
SUBJECT: Master Plan for 96,800 Square Foot New Industrial Floor Area
APPLICANT: Schlosser Forge
LOCATION: 11711 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (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. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to the issuance of building permits when no map _/ /_
is involved, written certification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water
facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the
Department of Community Development. 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.
B. ' Time Limits
1. Approval shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, if.building permits are not / /_
issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval.
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 Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, the Industrial Area Specific Plan, and the Development Agreement recorded for the
site.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
•4. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and _/_/_
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
5. 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 City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
6. 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 City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or / /_
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 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.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. 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).
2. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, /_/_
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
3. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and Rancho _/_/_
Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. For
residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-around space in
front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into public
right-of-way.
4. 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.
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F. Landscaping
1: A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping _/_/_
in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. 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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3. All private slopes of 5 feet or less 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the _/_/_
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of _/_/_
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Site Development
1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical _/ /_
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact
the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition / /_
to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate.
Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development Fee, Drainage Fee,
School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and _/_/_
prior to issuance of building permits.
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H. Existing Structures
1: Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building / /_
permit application.
Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform 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. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. /_/_
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION,(909)477-2740,FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&R's or by / /_
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. / /_
2. Fire flow requirement shall be 3,000 gallons per minute. / /_
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department / /_
personnel prior to water plan approval.
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall _/_/_
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by the fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed _/ /_
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, _/ /_
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4"
and a 2-1/2"outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
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5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots)shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final _/_/_
inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s)will be required as noted below:
X Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. / /_
X Other: 1994 UBC / /
• Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as
woodworking, plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled
stock, etc. Contact the Fire Safety Division to determine if sprinkler system is adequate
for proposed operations.
7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of / /_
sprinkler system.
8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15. / /_
9. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire Districts fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. _/_/_
X Other: Please provide Fire Department access pattern on plan in accordance with /_/_
Ordinance No. 22 .
10. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire _/_/_
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
11. Plan check fees in the amount of$ 0 have been paid. An additional $ 677 shall be paid:
X Prior to final plan approval. / /
Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems,
alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans.
12. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, _/_/_
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. 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.
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3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. _/_/_
M. Security Hardware
1. 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.
2. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates, /_/_
or alarmed.
N. Security Fencing
1. When utilizing security gates, a Knox box sub-master system security device shall be used since / /_
fire and law enforcement can access these devices.
O. Building Numbering
1. 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.
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