HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-73 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-16 FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW OF THE DETAILED SITE
PLAN AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR TRACT 14379 CONSISTING OF
35 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, LOCATED EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE
AND NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA
NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 225-451-01 THROUGH 35
A. Recitals.
1. Centex Homes has filed an application for Development Review 99-16 for Tract
No. 14379, 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 July 28, 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 July 28, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan;
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development
Code, the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located;
c. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions
of the Development Code and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan; and
d. That 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.
3. 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
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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 the 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.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 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 applicable conditions of approval of Tentative Tract 13527, as
stated in Planning Commission Resolutions 88-200 and 88-200A and
as stated in Planning Commission Resolution 91-145 shall apply.
2) Avoid having combined retaining walls with fence walls above.
Provide minimum 3-foot wide terrace between walls with landscaping.
3) Revise driveway profiles for Lots 1 and 3 to eliminate narrow strips of
15 percent grade to provide smoother profile.
4) Provide wrought iron fencing or a combination of decorative masonry
with wrought iron fencing above at the end of the Bahama Court cul-
de-sac between return walls on Lots 24 and 25.
5) Provide a minimum useable rear yard depth of 15 feet for all homes.
6) The design of the landscaping and walls at the neighborhood entry at
the corner of Wilson Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue shall match that
across the street being installed by Mastercraft Homes as much as
possible in terms of wall height, alignment, materials, and plant
materials.
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7) At least 20 percent of homes shall have second story balconies on
the rear elevation. These shall be located along the south and west
project perimeter where rear elevations of two-story homes are visible
from Wilson and Etiwanda Avenues.
8) Return walls between homes shall be stuccoed on both sides and
colored to match the homes. Color changes shall occur at interior
corners where walls jog at property lines.
9) Rear yard fencing visible from public streets, whether interior or
perimeter, shall be decorative masonry or wrought iron instead of
wood.
10) Gates facing the street shall be decorative wrought iron instead of
wood.
11) Retaining walls shall not exceed a height of 3 feet within front yard
areas visible from surrounding streets and 4 feet elsewhere.
12) Use stucco over trim for wainscoting cap for Plan 1 ranch style home.
Engineering Division:
1) All applicable conditions of approval of Tentative Tract 13527, as
stated in Planning Commission Resolutions 88-200 and 88-200A and
as stated in Planning Commission Resolution 91-145 shall apply.
2) The developer shall complete all frontage improvements,including the
Wilson Avenue median and the Community Trail along the east
project boundary. Since the public improvement plans are more than
a year old, they will need to be rechecked for consistency with current
City Standards and the Landscape Maintenance District plans shall
be updated in line with present policies.
3) Provide gated maintenance vehicle access to Community Trail from
Etiwanda Avenue as well as Wilson Avenue.
4) The lots backing onto the Community Trail along the east tract
boundary are draining to a cross lot drainage facility located outside
the perimeter block wall. Plans submitted for grading permit plan
check shall provide details to show how lot runoff will get though said
wall. Also, include a detail to show how sump overflows within the
storm drain easement on Lot 33 will pass through the perimeter wall
to Wilson Avenue.
Fire Prevention:
1) All homes shall be protected with fire sprinklers to the satisfaction of
the Fire Prevention/New Construction Unit.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JULY 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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Lawrence J. Hender ;iC Al P, Acting Secretary
I, Lawrence J. Henderson, A P, Acting 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 28th day of July 1999, by the
following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Development Review 99-16
SUBJECT: Residential Design REview
APPLICANT: Centex Homes
LOCATION: NEC Wilson Avenue and Etiwanda 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, and the Etiwanda North 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. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions(CC&Rs)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&Rs.
8. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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 Winch 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.
12. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. / /
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13. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / /
14. For residential development,return walls,corner side walls,and walls visible from the street shall / /
be decorative masonry.
15. For residential development, recreation area/facility shall be provided as required by the / /_
Development Code.
16. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured / /_
products.
D. Building Design
1. All dwellings shall have the front,side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment, / /_
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for City _/_/
Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
3. 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.
E. 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.
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5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development / /_
Code and/or the 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. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering / /_
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required at the corner of
Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue per the neighborhood entry requirements of the Etiwanda
North Specific Plan.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the / /_
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9 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.
F. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock /_/_
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner,prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the fault trace at the /_/_
northeast corner of the site, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to
accepting a cash deposit on any property.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: / /
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans(2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics,underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
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g. Planning Division Project Number(i.e., TT#, CUP#, DR#, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. /_/_
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. / /
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage
to the City prior to permit issuance.
H. 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 permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability 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. Applicant shall provide
a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official,aftertract/parcel map recordation and / /_
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. For projects using septic tank facilities, written certification of acceptability, including all _/ /_
supportive information, shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Department of
Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic Tank
Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits.
5. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / /_
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
I. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering / /_
use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions. / /
3. Roofing materials shall be Class"A." / /
J. 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.
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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.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the /_/_
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. /—/
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for / /
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
Registered Civil Engineer.
/ /
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. 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
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 1,000 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 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: / /
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All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. / /
8. $ 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.
9. 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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