HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-58 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
NO. DRC201'5-00111, A REQUEST FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
SITE DESIGN OF 5 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES ON 5 LOTS
IN THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH
SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE AND GOLDEN PRAIRIE DRIVE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APNs: 1087-281-01, 02, 03, 04 and
05
A. Recitals.
1. Pulte Homes filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
DRC2015-00111, 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 12th day of August, 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a 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 meeting on August 12, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southwest corner of Etiwanda
Avenue and Golden Prairie Drive (APNs: 1087-281-01, 02, 03, 04 and 05)with approximately 475
feet of street frontage along Golden Prairie Drive and approximately 130 feet of street frontage
along Etiwanda Avenue. The street frontage of the site is currently fully improved, including
sidewalk, parkway landscaping, curb and gutter; and
b. The subject property is located within the Low Residential (L) District of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan and is currently semi-rough graded. The properties to the north,
south and west of the subject site are also located within the Low Residential (L) District of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan and consists of developed single-family residences. The property
to the east, across Etiwanda Avenue, is located within the Very Low Residential (VL) District and
is currently vacant; and
c. On July 12, 1989, the Planning Commission approved a 119-lot single-family
residential subdivision (Tract 14139), which included the subdivision of the subject 5 lots. On
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March 22, 1995, the Planning Commission approved a Design Review (DR 14139) to construct
homes within the tract. Because the site lacked permanent drainage improvements, an on-site
storm water detention basin was required to be constructed within Lots 1 through 5 as an interim
drainage solution. As of result of having to construct the detention basin, Lots 1 through 5 were
unable to be developed along with the remaining lots in this tract. The temporary detention basin
remained until 2012, at which time the Planning Director approved a Minor Design Review
(DRC2012-00196) to allow for the demolition of the detention basin and the grading of Lots 1
through 5. The basin has since been filled and the lots are currently semi-rough graded and vacant
with all necessary street improvements already in place; and
d. The project involves a request to develop 5 single-family residential homes on 5
lots in the Low Residential (L) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan; and
e. The subject property is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan, which requires development to comply with specific site and
architectural design guidelines. Particular "primary' architectural styles, such as Bungalow,
Ranch, and San Juan are required to be used on at least two-thirds of the proposed units. The
applicant has chosen to use only primary architectural styles and will therefore be in compliance
with this requirement; and
f. The project complies with the Development Code and Etiwanda North Specific
Plan Low Residential (L) District development standards, including, but not limited to maximum
lot coverage, maximum height and minimum setback requirements, with the exception of the
City's wall height requirement. Therefore, the applicant is also requesting approval of a Minor
Exception (DRC2015-00580) in conjunction with the subject Design Review application to
increase the allowable wall heights for a total height of 8 feet along the side yards of Lots 1 and
5 in connection with the proposed development; and
g. There are a total of three floor plans proposed that range in size from a 3,253
square foot plan to a 4,168 square foot plan. One of the homes is single-story, while the other
four are two-story, which is in compliance with the Etiwanda North Specific Plan requirement that
a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the lots contain single-story homes; and
h. The Conceptual Landscape Plan shows the proposed landscape for the project
will be in compliance with the City's water budget requirement. The Conceptual Landscape Plan
also indicates that the applicant is proposing 990 square feet of new Landscape Maintenance
District (LMD) area in addition to the 3,300 square feet of existing LMD area. Staff expressed to
the applicant that the addition of new LMD area would only be supported by staff if the entire new
area as well as an equally sized area within the existing LMD were designed to incorporate
material that does not require water usage. The applicant is now proposing to install rockscape
(native gray cobble rock)within the 990 square feet of new LMD area as well as within 910 square
feet of the existing LMD area; and
i. The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca
and Granger) on June 30, 2015. There were no major issues brought up at this meeting. There
were, however, a few secondary issues involving minor elements that staff recommended to be
incorporated into the design of the proposed plans/elevations. During this meeting, the applicant
indicated that all of Staff's recommendations will be incorporated into the design of the project.
The Committee and the applicant also discussed the State of California Water Board's Executive
Order B-29-15, which prohibits irrigation with potable water outside of newly constructed homes
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that is not delivered by drip or micro spray systems. The applicant understood this requirement
and explained that this will be complied with. Following the discussion, the Committee forwarded
the project to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval; and
j. A neighborhood meeting for Design Review DRC2015-00111 was conducted to
gather input and comments from the owners of the surrounding properties within 660 feet of the
site. The meeting was held in the multipurpose room at Day Creek Intermediate School, located
west of the proposed subdivision at 12345 Coyote Drive, on Wednesday, May 11, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. A total of three people attended the meeting. No significant concerns were raised and
the meeting concluded at approximately 8:00 p.m.; and
k. This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 660-
foot radius of the project site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting 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 project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan. The
General Plan encourages development of this site for single-family residences with an allowable
density range between 2.0 to 4.0 dwelling units per acre. The project has a density of 2.2 dwelling
units per acre, which is compliant with this requirement; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project is within the Low Residential
(L) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, which allows for the establishment of single-family
homes; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The project complies with the Development Code and Etiwanda North
Specific Plan Low Residential (L) District development standards, including, but not limited to
maximum lot coverage, maximum height and minimum setback requirements, with the exception
of the City's wall height requirement. Therefore, the applicant is also requesting approval of a
Minor Exception (DRC2015-00580) in conjunction with the subject Design Review application to
increase the allowable wall heights for a total height of 8 feet along the side yards of Lots 1 and
5 in connection with the proposed development; and
d. The proposed use, 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 lands uses within the vicinity where it is located and is consistent with the expectations of the
community. The zoning of this site as well as the properties to the north, west and south are within
the Low Residential (L) District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is
required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the
review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
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a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the City adopted a Negative Declaration on July 12, 1989 in connection
with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map 14139. 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 unless: (i) substantial changes are
proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; (ii)
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new important
information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered;
or (iv) additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation
measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with the Design Review
DRC2015-00111 and Minor Exception DRC2015-00580, that substantial changes to the project
or the circumstances surrounding the project have not occurred which would create new or more
severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous Negative Declaration. The project involves
the development of 5 lots for single-family residential purposes, which is consistent with the
previous approvals for this site. The size (dimensions and area) of the 5 lots will remain the same
as they were previously approved. 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. The project does
not involve an increase in the number of lots to be developed. Furthermore, the project complies
with the same development standards that were required for this site at the time Tentative Tract
' Map 14139 was reviewed and approved.
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant
to CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of the Design Review DRC2015-00111.
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 in
the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST 2015.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: LSO
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST: OLA
Candyce 0
urnett, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-58
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-00111 — PULTE HOMES
August 12, 2015
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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 by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of August 2015, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
RA"OHO Community Development Department
CUCAMONGA
Project#: DRC2015-00111 DRC2015-00580
Project Name: Ridge View 5
Location: --- 108728103-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Per Etiwanda North Specific Plan Exhibit 33, driveway treatments shall vary with the use of brick or
other masonry bands and varying concrete colors and textures.
2. The east tract boundary combination block wall (retaining/garden wall) shall match the subject
tract's existing perimeter boundary wall along Etiwanda Avenue.
3. The minimum interior garage dimensions per dwelling unit is 20 feet by 20 feet.
4. Per Chapter 11 (Design Guidelines) of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan driveways shall not exceed
16 feet in width through public parkway frontages.
5. Exterior decorative lighting fixtures should be provided and not optional. Exterior lighting fixtures
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. The shed roof awning above the first floor window on the Plan 2 San Juan front elevation shall have
exposed rafter tales to match the eave design along the rest of the house.
7. The battered columns along the front and rear elevations of the Plan 3 Bungalow shall incorporate
a different material, such as wood, that is more complimentary to this architectural style.
8. Provide double hung windows along the second-story of the Plan 3 Bungalow front elevation.
9. The siding on the Plan 1 Ranch entrance porch shall be wrapped along the side elevations.
10. All decorative shutters shall be made of a high density wood grain foam.
11. All window trim as well as door headers shall be designed to be trowel-smoothed stucco.
12. Per the State of California Water Board's Executive Order B-29-15, irrigation with potable water
outside of newly constructed homes that is not delivered by drip or micro spray systems is
prohibited.
13. The applicant shall incorporate cobble stone In place of the ledgestone on the Bungalow elevation
to be constructed on Lot 4. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide a sample of
this material to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.
14. Rockscape (native gray cobble rock) shall be used throughout 990 square feet of the new
Landscape Maintenance District area as well as within 910 square feet of the existing Landscape
Maintenance District area, per the approved conceptual landscape plan.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
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Standard Conditions of Approval
15. 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.
16. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval and all Conditions of Approval
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.
17. 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.
18. 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,
including the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
19. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
20. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots
for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to,
public notice requirements, special street pasting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
21. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, wall and fence plan
and grading plan on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
22. 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 Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
23. 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 to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning
Director 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 Director, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
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Project#: DRC2015-00111 DRC2015-00580
Project Name: Ridge View 5
Location: --- 108728103-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
24. 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 Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review
and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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 Director.
28. Six-foot decorative walls, consistent with the approved plans, shall be constructed along the project
perimeter, with the exception of Lots 1 and 5. The corner (east) side yard of Lot 1 and the interior
(west) side yard of Lot 5 are permitted with a maximum allowable height of 8 feet measured from
the finish grade at the base of the fence or wall to the uppermost part of the fence or wall.
29. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
30. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
31. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to
maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
32. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or dwelling
unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy
system. The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which
shall be recorded concurrently with the issuance of permits. The easements shall prohibit the
casting of shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures, or any other object, except for utility wires and
similar objects.
33. 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.
34. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and/or the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required
street trees and slope planting.
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Project#: DRC2015-00111 DRC2015-00580
Project Name: Ridge View 5
Location: --- 108728103-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
35. 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 Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the
development. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the
landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
36. Landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right-of-way on the perimeter of this project
area shall be continuously maintained by the developer and/or property owner.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Complete the LMD improvement plans and provide an Improvement Agreement, with securities,
prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Public improvements shall be accepted by the City,
including the 180-day maintenance period, prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. This project is connected to or will disrupt an existing City-maintained landscape and irrigation area.
Prior to new construction, a joint inspection and documentation of the existing area's condition shall
occur with both the new contractor and the City inspector. The existing irrigation system shall be
relocated as needed and any damaged landscaping replaced to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. At this point, the new construction contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of
both the new and existing areas. The developer shall assume maintenance responsibility for the
altered landscape area for a minimum of 90 days after reconstruction. A follow-up inspection of
both areas is required prior to the City's acceptance of the new area.
3. Removal of Interim Basin Appurtenances in Tract 14139, per the improvement agreement approved
by City Council on May 2, 2012, shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Developer shall pay the Release of Lien Agreement processing fee ($896.00) for O.R. 91-449558,
the agreement regarding temporary drainage detention facilities in lots 1-5, prior to City Council
acceptance of construction permit ROW2012-00067.
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Project Name: Ridge View 5
Location: --- 108728103-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
4. Etiwanda Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector Street' standards
as required and including:
a. Protect existing curb, gutter and sidewalk or repair as necessary.
b. Protect existing traffic signing and striping or repair as required.
c. Protect existing R26(s) signs or replace as required.
d. Protect existing 5800 Lumen HPSV streetlight.
e. No driveways to Etiwanda Avenue.
f. Plug and replace the existing curbside drain outlet on Etiwanda Avenue per Revision 1 to Drawing
1488.
5. Golden Prairie Drive frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Local Street' standards
as required and including:
a. Protect existing curb and gutter, sidewalk and street trees or repair as necessary (replace street
trees if damaged).
b. Remove and replace existing drive approaches, replacing with curb and gutter as needed.
c. Protect existing traffic signing and striping or repair as required.
d. Protect existing 5800 Lumen HPSV streetlights.
6. Revise Drawing 1488 to show new drive approach locations, add curb cores and revise street tree
locations on Golden Prairie Drive. Maintain the existing street tree species. Replace in kind any
street trees removed due to the relocation of the driveways.
7. Revise Drawing 1488-L to show the approved Etiwanda Avenue changes.
a. Do not add any additional plant materials to the Landscape. Maintenance District along Etiwanda
Avenue; use cobble instead. Any existing landscape materials that are damaged shall be replaced
with existing plant species.
b. Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) plans shall incorporate attractive, low maintenance
designs, compatible with or transitioning to adjacent landscape areas, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. The maximum slope within publicly maintained landscape areas shall be 3:1. Where
slopes occur, a 2-foot flat area shall be provided behind the sidewalk and a 2-foot bench shall be
provided at the top, along the base of wall. Slope widths should be minimized through the use of
30-inch maximum height freestanding retaining walls and up to 4 feet of retaining beneath perimeter
walls. Low maintenance wall treatments should be used. Planting areas for shrubs should have a
minimum width of 3 feet, clear of wall footings. Trees will require wider planting areas, as
determined by the City Engineer.
8. Additional landscape easement dedication shall be recorded prior to the issuance of building
permits.
9. Drainage impact fees where paid when Tract 14139 recorded. They will not be required at building
permit issuance. Other City impact fees are required for this development.
Standard Conditions of Approval -
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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.
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at
least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and
appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Permits issued on or after June 2, 2014, must
complete the reimbursement process through the .City's Accelerate online portal within 60 days
following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project or the deposit will be forfeited.
Permits issued before June 2, 2014, require the following when applying for a deposit
reimbursement: a completed CD-2 form, a copy of the cashier's receipt showing the deposit
amount, and all weight tickets. Instructions and forms are available at the City's web site,
www.CityofRC.us, under City Hall; Engineering; Environmental Programs.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
12. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on
future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall
be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement
executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of
the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building
Permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits
required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR,
ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards
or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed
to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The architectural and landscape plans for the for the development of this site must be in accordance
with the current editions of the CRC Section 327, the RCFPD Ordinance, the applicable standards
and policies for projects located in the fire Area designated as VHFHSZ.
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. NOTE: Construction of the home must be in accordance with the approved Fire Protection Plan
and/or the California Building Code Chapter 7A. This home is located in the VHFHSZ.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. The house, garage and any other structures as required must be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
4. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
5. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
6. 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.
7. Submit five 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
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., TT, CUP, DR, etc.) clearly identified on the outside of
all plans.
8. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
9. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval _
1. 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.
2. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
3. 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 Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading
inspections prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over-excavation; ii)
Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of
Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building
and Safety 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.
4. 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.
5. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
6. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable". Prior to
the issuance of a grading permit a final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building Official.
7. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
8. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number(WDID).
9. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, on engineered combination garden/retaining walls along the
property boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe/heel at the
adjacent off-site property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present).
10. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, a copy of the Grading Special Conditions of Approval shall be
included within the engineered wall plans and calculations.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. 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.
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Project Name: Ridge View 5
Location: --- 108728103-0000
Project Type: Design Review Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. A separate Grading and Drainage 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.
17. 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.
18. 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 Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit.
19. 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.
20. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
21. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent property
owner(s) to construct wall on property line or provide a detail(s) showing the perimeter wall(s) to be
constructed offset from the property line.
22. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property.
23. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall complete the rough grading plan (City
reference PMT2014-02781) and have the building pads certified by both the civil engineer of record
and the soils engineer of record, with the certifications approved by the Building Official, or his
designee. In addition, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall have precise
grading plans 90% complete per the Building Official, or his designee.
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