HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-14 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2013-00743, A REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL FOR 76
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED 76-LOT SUBDIVISION OF ABOUT 53 ACRES WITHIN THE
VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF EAST AVENUE, ABOUT 150 FEET
NORTH OF THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY (SR-210); AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APNS: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15,
AND -20.
A. Recitals.
1. KB Home filed an application for the issuance of Development Review DRC2013-00743,
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 23rd day of April 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on April 23, 2014, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to five(5) parcels located on the east side of East Avenue,
about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210); and
b. The project site has an overall area of approximately 2.4 million square feet
(53 acres). The overall dimensions of the site are approximately 2,500 feet (east to west) by
approximately 940 feet (north to south); and
C. To the north there are single-family residences, including recently constructed
single-family residences within Tract 17651. To the west of the project site, are single-family
residences and a single, vacant parcel. To the south, is a vacant parcel owned by Caltrans and
used by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District for access to their facilities further to the
east. Beyond this parcel is the Foothill Freeway (SR-210). The properties to the east are vacant;
and
d. The zoning of the property and all the surrounding properties is Very Low (VL)
Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
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e. The proposal is to construct a single-family residence on each lot of a 76-lot
subdivision (Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122)that was previously approved by the
Planning Commission on November 9, 2011, for a total of 76 single-family residences; and
f. The applicant proposes four (4) distinct footprints— Plans 1, 2, 2x, 3, and 4—and
reverse footprints of each for a total of ten (10) footprints. The number of available footprints will
comply with Figure 5-45 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
g. Plans 1, 2, and 2x will be one-story, while the others will be two-story. The mix of
one- and two-story homes is consistent with the policy adopted by the Planning Commission
requiring that 25 percent (minimum) of the proposed houses must be single-story. The houses on
all corner lots (Lots 1, 17, 20 through 23, 28, 29, 40, 41, 52, 53, 64, 65, and 76)will be single-story
as required per Section 5.42.608 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
h. The project will comply with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan that
requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes the
visual presence of the garage; and
i. The proposed houses will comply with the development standards applicable to this
zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The architecture of each
house will be consistent with the general design requirements outlined in the Development Code
and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan,the objectives of the
Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site
is located. The proposal is to construct a single-family residence on each lot of a 76-lot subdivision
(Related file: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122), that was previously approved by the Planning
Commission on November 9, 2011, for a total of 76 single-family residences. The underlying
General Plan designation is Very Low Residential.
b. The proposed development,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. The project site is vacant; the proposed land use is consistent with the
land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning
of the property and all the surrounding properties is Very Low (VL) Residential District,
Etiwanda Specific Plan.
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed development meets all
standards outlined in the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the design and
development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines,the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on November 9, 2011, in connection
with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in
connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. No substantial changes
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are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; no
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; no new important information
shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; and no
additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation measures
can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. There have been no substantial changes to the
project or the circumstances surrounding the project which would create new or more severe
impacts than those evaluated in the previous Negative Declaration. Staff further finds that the
project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative
Declaration, not have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or different
mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of
less-than-significant.
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 Department
1) Approval is for the development of 76 single-family residences in
conjunction with a previously approved 76-lot subdivision of about
2.4 million square feet(53 acres)within the Very Low(VL) Residential
District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east side of East
Avenue, about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) -
APNs: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15, and -20.
2) The development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards
and requirements applicable to the Very Low (VL) Residential District
as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3) The molding along the top of the stone or brick veneer wainscots shall
also be stone or brick, not foam.
4) The rock veneers on the Craftsman themed elevations shall be varied
so that the houses with this theme have either fieldstone, river rock,
brick, or stackstone veneer. The ratio of the different types of veneers
that are applied shall be equal throughout the subdivision, i.e. no
particular veneer that is used shall be the dominant veneer. Adjoining
Craftsman-themed houses shall not have the same type of veneer.
5) All garage doors shall have decorative windows that match the theme
of the corresponding house.
6) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Etiwanda Specific Plan, State Fire Marshal's
regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances,
7) Model homes shall require the review of a separate Temporary Use
Permit (Model Home) and fee prior to the submittal of documents for
plan check and construction. Note: Parking in the street will not be
permitted for this purpose. A temporary off-street parking area that
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complies with all applicable parking requirements will be required and
must be shown on the plans for this permit.
8) All Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122
(including all Mitigation Measures identified in the associated Mitigated
Negative Declaration), Variance DRC2009-00020, and Tree Removal
Permit DRC2013-00483 shall apply.
9) Consistent with Resolution No. 11-56, Noise Mitigation Measure#3,for
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18122, prior to the issuance of
Building Permits, the applicant shall submit a noise assessment that
analyzes the interior noise levels of the proposed homes and
establishes mitigation measures to ensure that the interior noise levels
are less than significant. Mitigation measures identified in the noise
assessment shall be incorporated into the building construction plans
for the houses that are determined to have interior noise levels that
exceed City standards.
Engineering Services Department
1) All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution
No. 11-56 approving Tentative Tract Map 18122 shall apply.
Building and Safety (Grading) Department
1) The applicant shall provide a copy of EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of
Injection Wells) with the Facility ID Number assigned to the Building
and Safety Official prior to the issuance of the Grading Permit for any
underground water quality management plan (WQMP) Best
Management Practices (BMPs) devices which is 10 feet or deeper
below the surface of the ground after construction.
2) The site shall be rough graded to eliminate all cross-lot drainage,
(except in approved facilities adjacent to private trails). All slopes and
retaining walls necessary to accomplish this shall be installed prior to
final map approval.
3) Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall
provide hard lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows
exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent.
4) Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to
constructing walls along common lot lines the applicant shall provide a
letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing work on the
adjacent property.
5) Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall provide to
Building and Safety Services Director a copy of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga's Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality
Management Plan for review prior to recordation of the document. The
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Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality Management Plan
shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
6) In the equestrian trails water bars shall be spaced accordingly:
Equestrian Trail Slope Water Bar
Interval
Spacing
4% to 5.99% 50 feet
6% to 8.99% 40 feet
9% to 11.99% 30 feet
12% and greater 20 feet
7) The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis
for the underground infiltration chambers to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager. The land
owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm
Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All
costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the
responsibility of the land owner.
8) If during construction the depths of the infiltration pits are dug 10 feet or
greater below grade, the developer shall provide a copy of EPA
Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells)with the Facility ID Number
assigned to the Building and Safety Services Department Official prior
to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL 2014.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: r lwkzz'le�
ces Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyce rnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 23rd day of April 2014, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: DRC2013-00743
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: KB HOME
NORTHEAST CORNER OF EASTAVENUE ABOUT 150 FEET NORTH OF THE FOOTHILL
LOCATION: FREEWAY (SR-210) —APN: 0225-191-03, -04, -13, -15, AND -20.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 14-14 or Approval
Letter, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans
(full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed
Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not
commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
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program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance
and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy.
4. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Manager review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or
Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
7. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Manager 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 and in conformance with Building and Safety Services
Department standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department
(RCFD) Standards.
9. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot or 12-foot by 48-foot corral area in the rear yard adjacent to the
Local Feeder Trail. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a
minimum width of 10 feet.
10. For single-family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least
one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with
appropriate fencing.
11. 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.
12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of
all lots for Planning Manager and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but
not limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community
concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
13. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather
than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
14. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
16. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
The 5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition
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to the required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for
Planning Manager review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway
landscaping including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the
property owner. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the
parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning
Manager, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
17. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for
Planning Manager and Building and Safety Official review and approval prior to issuance of
Building Permits.
2. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Manager. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects
vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an
architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design
and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or
ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be
painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building
plans.
3. For all residential development, provide conduit from each unit/lot and a pull box to connect
to the street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum
Category 5 copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior
to release of occupancy (fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning
Manager and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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 Planning Manager review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot
subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the
landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
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.
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4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation 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 Department 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. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and
slope planting.
6. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along
East Avenue.
7. 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.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
10. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required. The size, spacing,
staking, and irrigation of these trees shall be in conformance with the City's Development
Code Chapter 17.80.
F. Environmental
1. Noise levels shall be monitored after construction to verify the adequacy of the mitigation
measures. Noise levels shall be monitored by actual noise level readings taken on- and off-
site. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Manager review and approval
prior to final occupancy release. The final report shall also make recommendations as to
additional mitigation measures to reduce noise levels to below City standards, such as,
residential exterior noise levels to below 60 dBA and interior noise attenuation to below 45
dBA.
2. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Manager review and approval prior to
the issuance of Building Permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
3. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations
of the acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior
and exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be
submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department and the Planning Department prior
to final occupancy release of the affected homes.
G. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and
location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Manager review and approval
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
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2. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA
water requirements.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
(909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL
REVIEW(S).
H. Building and Safety VHFHSZ Tract Standard Conditions
NOTE: The construction of this tract must be in accordance with the approved Fire
Protection Plan and/or the California Building; this tract is located in the VHFHSZ.
General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan and reverse foundation plan (when applicable);
C. Floor Plan;
d. Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Roof and Floor Framing Plan (when
applicable),
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (DRC2013-00743) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and
a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan
check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage
to the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Services Department staff for information and submittal
requirements.
Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (DRC2013-00743). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations
in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Services
Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for a new residential project or major addition, the
applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are
not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development
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Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the
school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses 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 or holidays.
New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Residential/Code Building Code (CBC/CRC) for
property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
2. Construction of the home must be in accordance with the approved Fire protection Plan and/or
Chapter 7A of the CBC, this tract is located in the VHFHSZ.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
4. The structures in this tract must be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler in accordance with
the approved Fire protection Plan and The California Residential Code.
5. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
I. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The grading and drainage
plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual grading and
drainage plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for
review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report.
3. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or engineering geologist and
submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall
be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
5. A separate Grading and 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 and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped,
and wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and
place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
7. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official
for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from the Precise Grading and Drainage
Plan/Permit.
8. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall
be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-
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site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. All reports shall be wet
signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record.
9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
10. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where
possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot off-set from the public right-of-way or adjacent private
property.
12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
13. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. The grading agreement
and bond shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
14. The precise Grading and Drainage Plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit."
15. Grading Inspections:
a. Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request
a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss
about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting
is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the Grading Permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector,
b. The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and
Safety Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following
inspections prior to continuing grading operations:
i. The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii. Completion of rough grading -The grading contractor or owner shall submit to the
Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department front counter) an
original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet
signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record,
iv. The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the
Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance
of a Building Permit.
16. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the
functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best management
practices (BMP) devices.
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J. Water Quality Management Plan
1. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of —/—/—
Approval.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. Security Lighting
1. The lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures. —/—/—
L. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. —/—/-
2. 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.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. —/—/—
M. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be —/—/—
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
N. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for —/—/—
nighttime visibility.
O. Alarm Systems
1. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: —/—/—
(909) 941-1488.
P. Fire Conditions for Single-Family TractsNery High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the
spacing and and location of fire hydrants:
a. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, the fire
hydrant design & installation shall be in accordance to RCFPD Policies and Standards.
b. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150 feet from a public fire
hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required
fire flow shall be provided.
C. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
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FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project will be determined in gallons per minute at a minimum
residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance
with Fire Code Appendix B, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. The Fire flow has
been established in the approved FPP
2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to
provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants
on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
3. Fire service plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or
onto the site. Building Permits will not be issued until fire service plans are approved.
On all Site Plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the
proposed project site.
FCS-3 Fire Access Roadway
1. Public and private roads shall be improved as approved by the fire district in the Fire
Protection plan before an occupancy release can be granted by the Fire District
FSC-4 Hazardous Fire Area
This project is located within the "State Responsibility Area" (SRA), the "Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone" (VHFHSZ), City of Rancho Cucamonga "Hillside District", and/or within the area
identified on the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High Probability-High
Consequence for Fire Risk. These locations have been determined to be within the "Hazardous
Fire Area" as defined by the Fire District. The Hazardous Fire Area is based on maps produced by
the California Department of Forestry as adopted by the RCFPD.
1. Hazard Reduction Plans: The applicant shall prepare a Fire Protection Plan and obtain
approval of the plan by RCFPD. The FPP addresses the following:
a. Fire protection water supply
b. Fire resistive non-combustible roof assemblies
c. Fuel Modification by vegetation management
d. Fire District access roadways
e. Ignition resistive construction and protection of openings
f. Fire sprinkler systems
g. Fire flow criteria
h. For construction requirements in the "Hazard Fire Area" refer to the current editions of
the CBC Chapter 7A, The California Residential Code, the RCFPD Ordinance, and the
applicable, standards and policies.
2. The architectural plans for the construction of the buildings must be in accordance with the
current editions of the CBC Chapter 7A, The California Residential Code, the RCFPD
Ordinance, the applicable standards and policies, the County of San Bernardino's
Development Code and the approved Fire Protection Plan.
3. Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire Area shall not
be used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire protection measures
that may be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle.
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b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks and
rocks.
c. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of operations
each day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the area
around such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit must be
obtained from Fire Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding work.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than
forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
FCS-5 Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit the applicant shall record the approved Fire —/_/—
Protection plan with the county's recorded office.
FCS-6 Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the property must be inspected and —/—/—
accepted by the Fire District staff. Schedule the inspection with Fire Construction Services at
909-477-2713.
FSC-7 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle access —/—/—
and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
FCS-8 Fire Sprinklers: The Current editions of Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance, the —/—/—
California Residential Code and/or any other applicable standards require an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system to be installed in all Buildings with R and U occupancy fire areas. All structures
must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D, 13R or 13.
FCS-9 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel into the Community Facilities District _/—/—
#85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or Building Permits.
FSC-10 Alternate Method Application: Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will
review all requests for alternate method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the
Fire District"Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment
of the review fee.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION – Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating —/—/—
the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On
private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at
each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in _/—/_
the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically
remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer, and/or owner
are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available
must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler _/—/—
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire sprinkler monitoring must be installed tested and final by FCS.
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5. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded
and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking,
specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual
inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
6. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address
with noncombustible 4-inch tall numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be
internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible
from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet, additional
4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
7. The Fire Protection Plan: The approved plans shall be recorded with the county recorder's
office.
8. Vegetation Management: The landscaping shall be installed and/or modified in accordance _/_/_
with approved FPP and or the RCFPD Standard.
9. All requirements of the FPP or the RCFPD Standard must be completed before an occupancy
release may be granted.
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