HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-16 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM19505, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A PARCEL OF ABOUT 15,547
SQUARE FEET(0.35 ACRE) IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL(L) DISTRICT LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 24TH STREET AND CENTER AVENUE AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: APN: 0209-122-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Christopher Ehe, on behalf of Royal Falcon Investment Company, LLC,filed an application for the
approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19505, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of May 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing on May 28, 2014, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the site located on the northeast corner of 24th Street and Center
Avenue in the Low (L) Residential Development District; APN: 0209-122-01;
b. The parcel (prior to subdividing) is approximately 110 feet deep (north to south) and
approximately 142 feet wide (east to west); the parcel size is approximately 15,547 square feet (total 0.35
acre);
C. The zoning of the project site and the properties in all directions is Low Residential (L)
District;
d. The application contemplates the subdivision of the subject parcel into two (2) parcels for
residential purposes.
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 subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed project is to
subdivide the property, into two (2) parcels for residential purposes—no development of the site is proposed
at this time. The underlying General Plan designation is Low Residential.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
May 28, 2014
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b. The proposed subdivision, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety orwelfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity. The proposed project is to subdivide the property, into two (2) parcels for residential purposes—no
development of the site is proposed at this time.
C. The proposed subdivision does not meet the minimum net average for the parcel area.
Therefore a Variance is required for the subdivision to comply with the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. With the exception of the minimum net average for the parcel area, the proposed
subdivision meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and the technical and development
standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQX) and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on
the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there would be no substantial evidence
that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of
the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration.
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 subdivision of a parcel of about 15,547 square feet (0.35
acre)that is currently vacant, located at the northeast corner of 24th Street and
Center Avenue in the Low(L) Residential Development District;APN: 0209-122-
01.
2) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the
Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building Code,or
any other City Ordinances.
3) Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicant shall submit to the City
applicable recorded documentation that establishes, and/or ensures the
continuation of, agreements, easements, etc. for the purpose of
mutual/reciprocal use, access, parking, and maintenance. Statements noting
these agreements, easements, etc. shall be included on the Final Map.
4) Any proposals for development within the project site shall require the review
and approval of the City's Planning Department prior to construction and/or
installation.
Engineering Department
1) Provide an Improvement Certificate on the final map requiring the installation of
public improvements with each parcel.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
May 28, 2014
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2) Center Avenue improvements to be in accordance with City"Local"standards as
required and including:
a. Protect or replace existing curb and gutter, driveway and sidewalk as
required
b. Protect or replace existing signing and striping as required
C. Replace existing street light on a wooden pole with concrete street light
pole
3) 24th Street improvements to be in accordance with City "Local" standards as
required and including:
a. Protect or replace existing curb and gutter, driveway and sidewalk as
required
b. Protect or replace existing signing and striping as required
C. Provide one (1) 5800 Lumen HPSV street light on parcel 2 east property
line on 24th Street
4) Vacate excess ROW of 7 feet on Center Ave and 10 feet on 24th Street.
Process alley vacation for affected properties between 24th Street&25th Street.
5) Install drive approaches per City standards, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. Per City standard 101.
6) Prior to any work being performed in the public right-of-way, fees shall be paid
and a construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in
addition to any other permits required.
7) A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape
and Lighting Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs
shall be borne by the developer.
8) Development Impact Fees are currently under review by the City. Impact fees
will be imposed as a required by city ordinance.
Building and Safety Department (Grading)
1) Prior to issuance of a building permit or recordation of the Parcel Map, the
applicant shall complete a non-priority water quality management plan with the
Building and Safety Department.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY 2014.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 14-16
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505 - ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
May 28, 2014
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BY:
Frances Howdyshe , Chairman
ATTEST:
Candy rnett, Secretary
I, Candyce Burnett, 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 bythe Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the
28th day of May 2014, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM19505
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19505
APPLICANT: ROYAL FALCON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
LOCATION: Northeast corner of 24th Street and Center Avenue; APN: 0209-122-01
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. Approval of Tentative Tract No. 19505 is granted subject to the approval of Variance
DRC2014-00112.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No 14-16, 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.
4. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below.
The project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made
payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission
Secretary prior to the Planning Commission hearing.
a) Negative Declaration-$ 2,181.25
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B. Time Limits
1. This tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless _/_/_
a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein,
and the Development Code regulations.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences
along the project perimeter.
6. Construct block walls between homes(i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather
than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
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).
D. Building and Safety Single-Family Residential Standard Conditions
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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 (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.)
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.
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., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.). 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 the 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
Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees. The 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 occur in accordance with the standards as stated in Chapter
17.66.050 D-4 of the Development Code.
New Structures / I
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
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3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions.
4. The home must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D.
5. Annexation of the parcel: 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.
E. 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-
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. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owners to construct walls on property lines or provide a detail(s) showing the
perimeter wall(s)to be constructed off-set from the property line.
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.
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13. The precise Grading and Drainage Plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit."
THE APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (909)
477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal
encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or
tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder
trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured
from street centerline):
66' total feet on Center Ave (excess ROW of 7'to be vacated: see file V-222)
60' total feet on 24th (excess ROW of 10'to be vacated: see file V-222) %I
60' total feet on 25th (excess ROW of 10'to be vacated: see file V-222) / I
G. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,
AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a
source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical
codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes,
regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in
developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may
have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all
improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the
City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists.
In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to
energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these
conditions of development approval.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Center Avenue (a)
241h Street X
Notes: (a) Replace existing street light on wooden pole with concrete street light pole. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked; sidewalk shall be`
curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
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H. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting —/—/—
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval
or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
I. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel —/ /—
map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they
will be completed upon development for: Parcel 1, replace the existing street light on
wooden pole with a concrete street light pole. For parcel 2, provide one(1)5800 lumen
HPSV street light on parcel 2, east property line on 24th Street.
J. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, —/—/—
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV(all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. —/—/-
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the —/—/—
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
K. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for —/—/
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
Building Permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AT, (909)477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
The project must comply in design and constructed in accordance with the 2010 California Building and
Fire Codes,the RCFPD Ordinance FD50 and the RCFPD Standards. The RCFPD ordinance, procedures
&standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web at www.citvofrc.us.
L. Single-Family Residential Standard Conditions
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is calculated in gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with current
edition of the California Fire, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinance.
-- - 2. On the-Site-Plan to be submitted for review,-show all fire hydrants,located,within-the-vicinity• /= h W
of the proposed project site.
Please complete the following prior to the issuance of any Building Permits:
1. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CVWD must be received. The applicant is responsible / I
for obtaining the fire flow information from CVWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction
Services.
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2. Automatic fire sprinklers: The structures must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in _II
accordance with the current edition of the California Residential Code.
3. Address: Note on the plans that prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall
post the address with minimum 4-inch 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.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19505
Public Review Period Closes: May 28, 2014
Project Name: Project Applicant: Christopher Ehe
3272 North "E" Street, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the northeast corner of 24th Street and
Center Avenue within the Low (L) Residential Development District- APN: 0209-122-01. Related
Files: Variance DRC2014-00112 and Vacation "SUBENGV223.
Project Description: A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of about 0.29 acres into two lots
located on the northeast corner of 24th Street and Center Avenue in the Low (L) Residential
Development District-APN: 0209-122-01.Although this project is the subdivision of four or fewer lots
and would normally be Categorically Exempt under Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions), as the
proposed lots will not comply with the City's minimum net average for lot area, a variance is required.
As a result, the project does not qualify for this Categorical Exemption.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study indicates that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study.
The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive(909)477-2750 or Fax(909)477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
May 28 2014 Q
Date of Determination Adopted By