HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-94 - Resolutions - A Proposal For Tree Removal RESOLUTION NO. 17-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT DRC2016-00671, FOR A PROPOSAL TO REMOVE ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT (128) EXISTING TREES ON A VACANT
PROPERTY TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 232,058
SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS AND OFFICE BUILDING ON A
VACANT SITE OF 11.84 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN PLANNING AREA 5
OF THE EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF 4TH STREET AND UTICA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0210-082-78, 79, 84, 89 AND 90
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application on behalf of IDS Real Estate Group for
the approval of Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00671, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tree Removal Permit request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 24th day of May 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application. At the request of staff, the
review of the application was continued to a date unspecific.
3. On the 8th day of November 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on
that date.
4. 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 November 8, 2017, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the northeast corner of 4th Street and
Utica Avenue; and
b. The project site is comprised of five (5) vacant parcels with a combined area of
515,690 square feet (11.84 acres). The site is approximately 585 feet (east to west) by
approximately 869 feet (north to south); and
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c. This site once contained an office building and parking lot that was part of a large
industrial complex occupied by General Dynamics. The building has since been removed and the
parking lot and on-site landscape have not been maintained. The existing land uses on, and
General Plan land use and zoning designations for the project site and the surrounding properties
are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant/Abandoned Mixed Use Planning Area 5 (Empire
Parking Lot Lakes Specific Plan)
North Multi-tenant Office Mixed Use Planning Area 4 (Empire
Developments Lakes Specific Plan)
Vintage Apartments and Urban Residential District
South Camden Landmark Ontario Center (Ontario Center Specific
Apartments (City of Ontario) Plan —City of Ontario)
East Multi-tenant Office Mixed Use Planning Area 5 (Empire
Developments Lakes Specific Plan)
West Undeveloped Vineyard Industrial Park Industrial Park (IP)
District
d. The trees are not designated as historically significant; and
e. The trees are not noted in a Specific Plan, Community Plan or conditions of
approval. The four (4) heritage trees slated for removal are not protected by the Empire Lakes
Specific Plan or condition of approval; and
f. The applicant has submitted an arborist report assessing the health of the
individual trees. The report observes that the site contains a total of one hundred twenty-eight(128)
existing mature trees, four (4) of which are deemed to be heritage. Many of the trees were
determined to be in stressed condition due to lack of irrigation water and maintenance.Additionally,
the site contains trees that have been vandalized and cut down; and
g. It is necessary to remove the trees in order to construct improvements which allow
economic enjoyment of the property. The four(4) heritage trees on the project site are in conflict with
the proposed industrial development on the project site; and
h. There are one hundred twenty-eight(128) existing mature trees onsite, four(4) of
which are deemed to be heritage; the removal will not affect the established character of the area
and the property values as the proposed industrial development includes the installation of one
hundred ninety-six (196) trees; and
i. It is necessary to remove the trees to construct required improvements within the
public street right-of-way or within a flood control or utility right-of-way. The removal of the subject
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trees are necessary to construct public improvements and private infrastructure on the project site;
and
j. The trees cannot be preserved by pruning and proper maintenance or relocation as
the location of the existing trees onsite is in direct conflict with the proposed development; and
k. The trees do not constitute a significant natural resource of the City. The trees
slated for removal do not constitute a significant natural resource as the trees in the surrounding
area are not dependent for their survival or are they significant because of their size, species,
location or aesthetic qualities.
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. Every effort has been made to incorporate the tree(s) into the design of the project
and the only appropriate alternative is the removal of the trees. However, the proposed project will
involve the replacement of the trees that are proposed to be removed at an approximate ratio of
1:1.5.Therefore,the project will contain a substantially larger number of trees upon completion;and
b. The removal of the trees will not have a negative impact on the health, safety, or
viability of surrounding trees, nor will it negatively impact the aesthetics or general welfare of the
surrounding area. The trees slated for removal do not constitute a significant natural resource as the
trees in the surrounding area are not dependent for their survival or are they significant because of
their size, species, location or aesthetic qualities.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration,together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application,the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the 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,with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment
period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record
before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;
and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the
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Planning Commission. Based on these findings,the Planning Commission hereby recommends the
City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
c. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance
with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore
recommends the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's recommendation is based is the Planning Manager of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning
Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
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
attached Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring Checklist incorporated herein.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2017.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Francisco Oaxaca, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candy Burnett, 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
by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 8th day of November 2017, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 17-94
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2016-00671 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES FOR IDS REAL
ESTATE GROUP
November 8, 2017
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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RANCHO Community Development Department
CUCAMONGA
Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE - 021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The primary building materials for the industrial building shall be a combination of concrete tilt-up
with sandblasted concrete.
2. Prior to the installation of any signs, a sign permit shall be obtained by the Planning Department.
The Building and Safety Department shall also be contacted to determine whether a building permit
is required.
3. Approval is for the construction of a 232,058 square foot warehouse logistics and office building on
a vacant site of 11.84 acres located within Planning Area 5 of the Empire Lakes Specific Plan at the
northeast corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue-APNs: 0210-082-78, 79, 84, 89 and 90.
4. Approval is for the removal of existing trees on a vacant property in conjunction with the construction
of a 232,058 square foot warehouse logistics and office building on a vacant site of 11.84 acres
located within Planning Area 5 of the Empire Lakes Specific Plan at the northeast corner of 4th
Street and Utica Avenue -APNs: 0210-082-78, 79, 84, 89 and 90.
5. Approval is contingent upon City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for the project and the Mitigation Monitoring Program and all mitigations
contained therein.
6. Roof drain downspouts shall be designed to be routed internally within the concrete tilt-up walls and
shall not be visible from the exterior of the building.
7. A Uniform Sign Program shall be required upon the creation of three (3) or more separate
tenants/uses that share the subject building.
8. Approval is contingent upon City Council approval and enactment of Specific Plan Amendment
DRC2016-00931.
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. 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.
10. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval, Conditions of Approval 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.
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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE - 021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
11. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,266.25. All checks are to be
made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission
Secretary prior to public hearing.
12. 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.
13. For non-residential development, property owners are responsible for the continual maintenance of
all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All
landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in healthy and thriving
condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead,
diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
14. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan 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.
15. 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.
16. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
17. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
18. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree
per 30 linear feet of building.
19. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
20. 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.
21. 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 posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
22. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in
the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations, and
the Empire Lakes Specific Plan.
23. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the
number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
28. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main building
colors.
29. 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
Director. 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.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Development impact fees shall be paid prior to building permit issuance
2. The street lights shall be owned by the City. Developer shall be responsible to coordinate and pay
all costs of street lights and to provide power to City owned street lights.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE - 021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
3. Per Resolution No. 87-96:
All developments, except those contained in section 7 and others specifically waived by the
Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines
including the removal the related supporting poles adjacent to and within the limits of a development
as follows:
1. Lines on the project side of the street.
a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developers expense.
b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that undergrounding is
impractical at present for such reasons as short length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and
not undergrounded adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users, disruption to existing
improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an in-lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6.
c. The developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost of undergrounding from
future developments as they occur on opposite sides of the street.
2. Lines on the opposite of the street from the project: The Developer shall pay a fee to the City for
one-half the amount per Section 6.
3. Lines on both sides of the street: The Developer shall comply with Section 1 above and be
eligible for reimbursement or pay additional fees so that he bears a total expense equivalent to
one-half the total cost of undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street.
4. 1.Fourth Street frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Major Divided Arterial"
standards as required and including:
A. Protect or repair curb & gutter, sidewalk, street lights, traffic signal equipment, and signing &
striping as required.
B. Modify curb ramps to the latest ADA standards.
2. Utica Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City "Industrial Collector"
standards as required and including:
A. Provide, protect, and/or repair curb & gutter, sidewalk, street lights, and signing & striping as
required.
B. Driveways shall be in accordance with the City Driveway Policy including stacking distance and
driveway distance from an intersection.
5. Developer shall install a dark fiber conduit package fronting the development along Fourth. Two 4"
Schedule 40 PVC conduits, along with three 1 1/4" innerducts in one of the 4" conduits, per City
Standard 145, with connection through the parkway to each lot or parcel (fiber-to-the curb, FTTC).
The size, placement, and location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans
and subject to Engineering Services Department review and approval prior to issuance of Building
Permits or final map approval, whichever comes first.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
6. The existing ramp located at the north east corner of Utica and 4th shall be evaluated for
conformance to current ADA regulations. If the ramp does not meet ADA regulations then the
developer shall be responsible for providing design and reconstruction of the ramp for compliance.
Design shall be completed and improvements secured for prior to issuance of Building permit or
approval of final subdivision map whichever occurs first. The reconstruction along with all public
improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy.
7. Developer shall execute a Line Extension Agreement for electric service and shall construct
electrical distribution facilities in accordance with such agreement and shall construct electrical
distribution facilities in accordance with such agreement and Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
requirements and dedicate such facilities to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility. The Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Utility shall be the electrical service provider for all project related
development.
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Add the following note to any private landscape plans that show street trees: "All improvements
within the public right-of-way, including street trees, shall be installed per the public improvement
plans." If there is a discrepancy between the public and private plans, the street improvement plans
will govern.
9. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE - 021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Enciineerinci Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
11. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating:
"Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet (typically Sheet 1)." Where
public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public
landscape improvement plans.
Street Name
Botanical Name
Common Name
Min. Grow Space
Spacing
Size
Qty.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1)All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the
City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments,
as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
12. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or industrial
driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
13. 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.
14. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
15. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City.
16. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of Building Permits, where no map is involved.
17. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one
parcel prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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Project#: DRC2016-00670 DRC2016-00671, DRC2016-00931
Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
21. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval
of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
22. 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.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including
structural calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in
accordance with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances
and standards. The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers as
required by the CBC and Current RCFPD Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and building must
be in accordance to the State of CA and ADA regulations.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
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Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from
the adjacent property owner(s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be
scanned and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title
sheet or a detail sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.
3. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
4. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) 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.
5. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
6. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells)
for each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and
Safety Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned
and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan.
7. The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person/company on a biennial basis
for the Class V Injection Wells/underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best
management practices (BMP"s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration
chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
8. Prior to approval of the project-specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall
submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and
elevations of existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of
proposed structures and drainage of the site.
9. The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed
maintenance agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm
water treatment devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device
maintenance agreements executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to
submit a letter to be included within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site
and Drainage Plan which states that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant
shall enter into a contract for the maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the
proprietary storm water treatment device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the
residential lot, the developer shall include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the
residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the
property shall be included within the WQMP document.
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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. As the use of drywells are proposed for the structural storm water treatment device, to meet the
infiltration requirements of the current Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit,
adequate source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration shall be
evaluated prior to infiltration and discussed in the final project-specific Water Quality Management
Plan document.
11. Prior to the start of landscaping operations, the landscape architect and the landscape contractor
shall provide a sample of the weed fabric barrier to the Project Planner, City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Department. The weed barrier shall be permeable.
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project-Specific Water Quality Management Plan
shall include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet"
located in Appendix D "Section VII — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water
Quality Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations
for Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility
Safety Factors".
13. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm
Water Treatment Devices As-Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
14. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports
on a biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
15. 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. The report shall contain water surface profile
gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12-inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be
wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study
shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan
storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices.
16. Prior to approval of the final project-specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have
a soils engineer prepare a project-specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm
water quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the
current adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans".
17. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
18. Prior to issuance of a grading permit 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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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
19. GROUND WATER PROTECTION:
Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP
document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No.
R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads:
Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection):
Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not
designed to primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins,
vegetated buffer strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum
requirements to protect groundwater:
a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
ground water quality objectives.
b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect
groundwater quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be
evaluated prior to infiltration.
c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large
commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial
parking lot as '100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or
more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sqft or more of allowable space designated for parking
purposes').
d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration
treatment BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77}, areas subject
to high vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or
any other high threat to water quality land uses or activities.
e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78} repair or
maintenance activities{79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and
used car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility
that does any vehicular repair work.
f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and
groundwater contamination.
g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any
water supply wells.
h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic
high groundwater mark shall be at least 10-feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support
beneficial uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is
maintained.
i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water
Code Section 13050.
The final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall specifically address items, xxx
above.
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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and
drainage plan.
28. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan
(WQMP)storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
29. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water
treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, 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.
30. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At
a minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert
filters shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance
Responsibility for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project-specific water quality
management plan.
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Project Name: 232,058 square foot warehouse building
Location: 9680 UTICA AVE -021008289-0000
Project Type: Design Review Specific Plan Amendment, Tree Removal Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the
accessibility path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building
doors in conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps
shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the
current adopted California Building Code.
32. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on-site construction where
possible, and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
33. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall
be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private
property. All slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
34. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum
parking stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the,
current adopted California Building Code.
35. 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.
36. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way (Utica Avenue and Fourth Street) must drain
under the sidewalk through a parkway culvert approved by the Engineering Department. This shall
be shown on both the grading and drainage plan and Engineering Services Department required
plans.
37. 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.
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