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HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-47 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 98-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15926, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 1.33 ACRES OF LAND INTO 5 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HELLMAN AVENUE AND PEPPERIDGE LANE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 202-041-67. A. Recitals. 1. Cecil Carney has filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 15926, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 22nd day of July 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on July 22, 1998, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Hellman Avenue and Pepperidge Lane with a street frontage of 331 feet and lot depth of approximately 130 feet and is presently improved with a single family residence, street, curb and gutter; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with single family homes, the property to the south consists of single family homes, the property to the east is developed with single family homes, and the property to the west is a flood control channel; and c. The project involves the subdivision of a single parcel into 5 lots. 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. That the Tentative Tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-47 TT 15926 - CARNEY July 22, 1998 Page 2 c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and e. The Tentative Tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and f. The design of the Tentative Tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. 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. That 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 reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) 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 contained 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) Upon development of the first lot, the following improvements shall be made: a) Slope planting in compliance with Development Code Section 17.08.040.J. b) Construction of a 6-foot high block and wrought iron perimeter wall at the southern property line for Lots 1 through 4. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-47 TT 15926 - CARNEY July 22, 1998 Page 3 Engineering Division 1) The westerly property line of proposed parcel No. 1 shall be at the easterly edge of an existing 40 foot wide storm channel easement. Said 40- foot easement shall be shown as Lot"A" and shall be dedicated in fee to the City on the tract map. 2) Public right-of-way improvements adjacent to and fronting the project site shall be protected in place and revised, repaired, or replaced as required. All required improvements constructed, including but not limited to, drive approaches, curb and gutter, sidewalk, traffic striping, and signage shall be per City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3) Revise drawing No. 1364 to add new drive approaches, document existing street trees as well as any new ones. 4) 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 or final map approval, whichever occurs first. 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. 5) Rear lot drainage should be minimized by locating flowline high points as far to the rear of lots as is practical. The private cross lot drainage facility at the toe of slope on Lots 1 through 4 shall be concrete. Its design will be reviewed during plan check of Grading Plan for grading permit. 6) On-site grading and drainage improvements per the conceptual grading plan, including but not limited to, rough lot grading, improved swale, and perimeter wall, are required of this development. If the required grading, drainage, and perimeter wall improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final map, an improvement certificate shall be placed on the final map stating that they will be completed upon development of any lot. Building and Safety Division 1) Upon development of the first lot, a concrete drainage ditch shall be installed at the toe of slope on Lots 1 through 4 consistent with the conceptual Grading Plan approved in conjunction with Tentative Tract 15926. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF JULY 1998. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-47 TT 15926 - CARNEY July 22, 1998 Page 4 BY: allt y E. o = an ATTEST: SS Brad ii!" e 73w 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 22nd day of July 1998, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ;� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT tAti,,<1- DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT*: TENTATIVE TRACT 15926 SUBJECT: APPLICANT: CECIL CARNEY } LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HELLMAN AND PEPPERIDGE LANE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS THAT 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 the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first, _/ /_ the applicant shall consent to, or participate in, the establishment of a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for the construction and maintenance of necessary school facilities. However, if any school district has previously established such a Community Facilities District,the applicant shall, in the alternative, consent to the annexation of the project site into the territory of such existing District prior to the recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first. Further, if the affected school district has not formed a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from the date of approval of the project and prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance of building permits for said project, this condition shall be deemed null and void. This condition shall be waived if the City receives notice that the applicant and all affected school districts have entered into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school impacts as a result of this project. 3. 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 SC.3/24/99 1 1") Project No. Completion Date 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. 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 City Planner. 2. 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. 3. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_ including proper illumination. 4. 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. D. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan for slopes 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. 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. 3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater _/_/_ slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq.ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigations shall be continuously / /_ maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: sc-3/24(98 2 Project No. Completion Date E. Site Development 1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical _/_/_ Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, 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 residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to _/_/_ existing unit(s),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 Checking Fees, and School Fees. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official,aftertract/parcel map recordation and _/_/_ prior to issuance of building permits. F. 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. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION,(909)477-2740,FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: G. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, / /_ community trails,public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map. 2. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or _/_/_ noted on the final map. H. Street Improvements 1. All public improvements(interiorstreets,drainagefacilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped / /_ areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. 2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: _/ /_ Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail ' Pepperidge Ct. X X X SC-3/24/99 3 Project No. Completion Date 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 STD. 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item. 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. 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 City Engineer's Office 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 (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) 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 City Planner 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. Public Maintenance Areas 1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or forriffle 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. SC-3/'493 4 Project No. Completion Date J. 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 County Water District(CCWD),Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. K. General Requirements and Approvals 1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right-of-way: City of _/_/_ Rancho Cucamonga (Beryl/Hellman Channel Connection). APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,(909)477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: L. General Fire Protection Conditions 1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. _/ /_ 2. Fire flow requirement shall be 1000 gallons per minute. / /_ A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department _/_/_ personnel prior to water plan approval. 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. 5. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed a minimum of 14'6"from ground _/ /_ up so as not to impede fire apparatus. 6. $ 132.00 Fire district fee(s), and a $1 per"plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho /_/_ Cucamonga Fire Protection District prior to Building and Safety permit issuance. 7. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, _/_/_ UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15. SC-3/24(93 5