HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-39 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
NO. 98-33 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 15798, CONSISTING OF 45 LOTS
ON 19.26 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN, LOCATED WEST OF THE 1-15 FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: APN 227-071-32
A. Recitals.
1. Ryland Homes has filed an application for Design Review No. 98-33 for Tentative Tract
15798, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of May 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
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 meeting on May 12, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
c. The proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
d. The proposed design, 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.
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e. The site contains several large Eucalyptus trees, which will to be removed and
replaced in conformance with the windrow preservation provisions of the Etiwanda Specific Plan;
and
f. The design of the project, including home design, roadway alignment,
landscaping, and grading will provide efficient use of land to accommodate single family homes;
and
g. The homes are designed consistent with the architecture guidelines of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 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) All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 15798 shall apply.
2) Emergency access plans providing continuous, 24-hour, all-weather
secondary access shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission.
3) The combined retaining wall/fence wall along the south tract boundary
shall have a fence wall portion not to exceed 5 feet in height with the
top 2 feet decorative wrought iron (overall maximum height of 11
feet). The wall shall also have the same stone covered pilasters used
for the remainder of the tract. Provide vine plantings, either at the
base of the wall or through weep holes at the junction between the
retaining portion and the fence portion, and train vines to climb the
south side of the wall.
4) The masonry wall along the west tract boundary shall have decorative
pilasters and vine plantings similar to the south wall requirement to
enhance views of the wall from existing homes to the west across the
drainage channel.
5) Provide a minimum back-up distance/turning radius of 24 feet for
driveways serving side-on garages.
6) Any wall in excess of 6 feet in height shall require the approval of a
Minor Exception.
7) Fieldstone veneer shall be natural stone rather than a cultured stone
product. Other stone veneer forms. such as slate, may be
manufactured product.
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8) 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.
Engineering Division:
1) All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 15798 shall apply.
Environmental Mitigation Measures
1) After freeway construction, approximately 2.3 acres will continue to
drain to the subject property. Drainage shall be conveyed in a 24-inch
pipe to Mulberry Street and will be carried overland in the street to the
south. This drainage shall be collected by catch basins and shall be
conveyed in pipes to the existing Victoria Basin immediately south of
the tract. If the tract development precedes the freeway construction,
further drainage studies shall be necessary to mitigate any potential
flood hazard due to a possible breakout of the Etiwanda Spreading
Grounds levee. The final drainage report shall be approved prior to
final map approval.
2) A full street connection at the intersection of East Avenue and
Highland Avenue is required, including traffic signal improvements
(new or upgrades) and line-of-sight corrections, to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer. With the construction of the Route 30 Freeway,
Caltrans is proposing to close the Highland Avenue access at East
Avenue including the removal of the traffic signal and provide for
emergency access only. This development is responsible to restore
and/or upgrade said access. However, if this development precedes
Caltrans Route 30 improvements, a cash deposit in lieu of
construction will be required and necessary temporary improvements
constructed, as determined by the City Engineer and Caltrans.
3) Existing on-site Eucalyptus windrows shall be replaced with minimum
5-gallon Spotted Gum Eucalyptus trees planted 8 feet on center in
accordance with the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-39
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: a /
Lar 0. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST: /elleserra
BradSecr
I, Brad Buller, Secretary for 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 12th day of May 1999, by the following
vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 98-33
SUBJECT: 45 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: RYLAND HOMES
LOCATION: WEST OF 1-15 FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE
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. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval,and all Standard _/_/_
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if _/_/_
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date
of approval. No extensions are allowed.
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 Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/_/_
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be _/_/_
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the _/_/_
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_
including proper illumination.
9. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions(CC&R's)shall not prohibit the keeping the equine _/_/_
animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual
lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of
appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&R's.
10. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) and Articles of Incorporation of the _/_/_
Homeowners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
11. 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.
12. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each _/_/_
support post for all wood fences,with a minimum of two /:-Inch lag bolts,to withstand high winds.
Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at
least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
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13. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. / /_
14. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron to maintain an open feeling and / /_
enhance views.
15. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / /_
16. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. /_/_
17. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock, Other stone veneers may be manufactured _/_/_
products.
D. 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. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 / /_
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
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. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development / /_
Code and/or Etiwanda Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street
trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included / /_
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the / /_
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
8. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval / /_
prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
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9. 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.
10. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required. The size, spacing, _/_/_
staking, and irrigation of these trees shall comply with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance
(RCMC 19.08.100).
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. 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., CUP 98-01). 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,after tract/parcel map recordation and _/_/_
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday _/_/_
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday.
F. New Structures
1. Roofing material shall be installed as for wind-resistant roof covering at wind velocity not less _/_/_
than 90 mph.
G. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,(909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer _/_/_
shall commence, participate in,and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or
consummated,a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District(CFD)for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
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Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the
development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation
of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be 1250 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 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-inch riser with
a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be / /_
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers(blue dots)shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final _/_/_
inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: / /_
All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22.
• 8. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide,shall be provided,and maintained free and clear _/_/_
of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District requirements.
9. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, _/_/_
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
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. $ 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.
A Fire District fee in the amount of$132.00 shall be paid at the time of Water Plan submittal.
"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.
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