HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-58 - Resolution - Approving Conditional UsePermit, Located In The Low Medium Residental RESOLUTION NO.18-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2018-00092,A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A COMBINATION
CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL USE IN AN
EXISTING 6,600 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND IN A PROPOSED 9,974
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION ON 1.85 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED IN THE
LOW-MEDIUM (LM) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, VICTORIA PLANNED
COMMUNITY, NORTH OF NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP AND
SOUTH OF PLUM WAY, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 1089-471-25.
A. Recitals.
1. St. Mary's Montessori filed an application for the approval of Conditional Use Permit
DRC2018-00092 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Conditional Use Permit is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of September 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 26, 2018 including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The project site is a triangular parcel of 1.85 acres within the Low-Medium (LM)
Residential District of the Victoria Planned Community. The site is located east of, and adjacent to,
Windrows Park, north of North Victoria Windrows Loop and south of Plum Way. The west property
line is shared with Windrows Park and the north property line is adjacent to the rear yards of existing
single-family residential homes. The front property line curves around the south and east side of the
site facing North Victoria Windrows Loop; and
b. The northern one-third of the project site consists of undeveloped vacant land.The
southern two-thirds of the site, along the front property line, is improved with a 6,600 square foot
building that is occupied by St. Mary's Montessori; and
c. The site is located within land designated as Parks in the General Plan.The zoning
designation for the property is Low-Medium Residential in the Victoria Planned Community; and
d. Per the General Plan, the Parks designation is characterized by multi-purpose
recreation land near residential developments. The General Plan does not specify whether other
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complementary land uses that provide community support, such as the existing day care facility and
proposed private elementary school, are allowed under a Parks designation. However,the General
Plan recognizes the Victoria Community Plan as the guiding document for development for the
Victoria Planned Community. Per the Victoria Planned Community, the day care facility and
proposed private elementary school use is considered a community facility and is permitted in the
Low-Medium (LM) Residential District subject to the review and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit; and
e. The applicant is proposing to construct a 9,974 square foot building and outdoor
play areas to the existing day care facility. The proposal for the new building and outdoor areas is
submitted under a related Minor Design Review(DRC2018-00095).The proposed building and play
areas will replace the lawn area at the rear (north side) of the site. Following completion, the
combined floor area of the two buildings will be 16,574 square feet; and
f. The applicant is proposing an expansion of the existing use on-site.The number of
day care staff will increase to 18 and the number of day care students to 147. The proposed use will
also expand to include five new elementary classrooms,with a total of 156 students, nine teaching
staff, and four administrative staff to provide support to the teaching staff and to maintain facility
operations. In total, there will be a maximum of 303 students and 31 staff on-site; and
g. The hours of operations for the school are between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday
through Friday. Drop-off hours for all students will occur between 6:30 am and 9:00 am. Day care
students may be picked-up between 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm, and elementary school students
between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm; and
h. The range and flexibility of drop-off and pickup times for St. Mary's Montessori
reduces the number of vehicles potentially on-site at any given time. Parents and guardians have
the option to drop-off/pickup their child at any time during the designated time periods and will likely
have staggered arrival times. Furthermore,the end times are staggered with the start and end times
of the Windrows Elementary school. The earliest start time for St. Mary's Montessori (6:30 am) is 1
hour and 45 minutes before the start time for Windrows Elementary(8:15 am).The earliest end time
for St. Mary's Montessori day care (12:30 pm) is 45 minutes before the earliest end time for
Windrows Elementary (1:15 pm). The earliest end time for the proposed St. Mary's Montessori
Elementary School (3:30pm) is 45 minutes after the latest end time for Windrows Elementary(2:45
pm). Given the range of hours that students can be dropped-off and picked up, and the staggered
start/end times with the Windrows Elementary School, significant traffic congestion is unlikely to
occur.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with
all other applicable provisions of this Development Code, Municipal Code, General Plan, and any
applicable specific plans or City regulations/standards. The site is located within land designated as
Parks in the General Plan. The General Plan does not specify in detail the range of land uses
allowed within the Parks designation. For land use matters,the General Plan recognizes the Victoria
Community Plan as the guiding land use document for the area the project site is located. Per the
Victoria Community Plan, the existing day care facility and proposed private elementary school is
considered a community facility. Community facilities are permitted in the Low-Medium (LM)
Residential District where the project is located with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
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Community facilities are conditionally permitted in a Low-Medium (LM) Residential District because
they complement and provide support to existing residential land uses. The existing day care facility
and proposed private elementary school is within proximity to existing single-family homes and will
provide day care services to residents in the nearby communities.All site improvements, including
parking and landscaped areas, are designed to be consistent with all applicable Development Code
provisions, the General Plan and the Victoria Community Plan and will not impact neighboring
residential properties.
b. The site is physically suited for the type, density, and intensity of the proposed use
including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints and can be conditioned to meet
all related performance criteria and development standards.The Development Code designates the
project site as a Low-Medium (LM) Residential District within the Victoria Planned Community. The
existing day care facility and proposed private elementary school is consistent with the land use
intent of the Low-Medium (LM) Residential District and complements the existing single-family
residential homes in the neighborhood. The existing site has adequate space to accommodate a
second building on-site for the expanded day care and the private elementary school use. There is
sufficient outdoor recreation and playground space for the proposed number of students. Access
onto the property is provided via existing driveways leading directly to the parking lot on-site. The
site can be fully serviced by utilities and there are no physical constraints which would prevent the
development of the site as proposed.
c. Granting the permit would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity
in which the project is located. The site is an established day care facility consistent with the land
use intent of the Low-Medium (LM) Residential District it is located in. The operations on the site are
expected to meet all Development Code standards. A Focused Traffic Analysis (Exhibit P -
Kunzman Associates, Inc., July 2018)assessed the Level of Service(LOS)at various intersections
in proximity to the project site. The City's Engineering Department reviewed the analysis and
concluded the project would not significantly impact nearby intersections and roadways. On-site
traffic will be improved with the expansion of the existing parking lot, and the addition of a new
stacking lane and raised drop-off/pickup curbs that allows parents to drop off their children without
having to park. A Stacking Analysis (Exhibit I) conducted for the site showed up to 11 vehicles can
be stacked in the driveway lane leading into the site before the line of vehicles begins extending into
the public right-of-way.A Noise Impact Analysis(Exhibit 0--Kunzman Associates, Inc.,June 2018)
analyzed potential construction and operational noise impacts associated with the proposed project
on neighboring project sites. The analysis concluded that with a temporary, 6-foot tall noise barrier
erected along the north property line during construction, the exterior noise levels for all adjacent
properties will fall below the maximum residential noise limits of 65 dBA per the Development Code.
Noise associated with daily operations is expected to range between 45.5 and 57.4 dBA as
measured from adjacent property lines and is not expected to exceed the 65 dBA limit. Therefore,
the proposed use is not expected to be detrimental to public health, safety,welfare,and/or materially
injurious to properties or improvements.
4. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities and a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA
Section 15303—New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. The project is an expansion
of an existing day care use on the site. Portions of the day care operations will continue to occur
within the existing 6,600 square foot building on-site.The project also includes the development of a
new 9,974 square foot building and new outdoor play areas to accommodate additional day care
students and new elementary school students. The development occurs within City limits on a
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project site of less than 5 acres in size, substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project site is
located within the Low-Medium (LM) Residential District of the Victoria Planned Community.
Development of a facility for day care and school use is permitted within the Low-Medium (LM)
Residential District of the Victoria Planned Community with a Conditional Use Permit. The facility
meets all applicable development standards and zoning regulations of the Development Code and
the Victoria Planned Community. The site can also be adequately served with all required utilities
and police and fire services.
Two environmental studies were also prepared to assess any potential impacts that the project
might have relating to traffic and noise.A Focused Traffic Analysis(Exhibit P-Kunzman Associates,
Inc., July 2018) assessed the Level of Service (LOS) at various intersections in proximity to the
project site. The City's Engineering Department reviewed the analysis and concluded that the
project would not significantly impact nearby intersections and roadways.A Noise Impact Analysis
(Exhibit 0- Kunzman Associates, Inc., June 2018)analyzed potential construction and operational
noise impacts associated with the proposed project on neighboring project sites. The analysis
concluded that with a temporary, 6-foot tall noise barrier erected along the north property line during
construction, the exterior noise levels for all adjacent properties will fall below the maximum
residential noise limits of 65 dBA per the Development Code. Noise associated with daily operations
is expected to range between 45.5 and 57.4 dBA as measured from adjacent property lines and is
not expected to exceed the 65 dBA limit.
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 in the
attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyc , urnett, 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 26th day of September 2018, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 18-58
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00092—ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI
September 26, 2018
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: GUGLIELMO, MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR- St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP- 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. A report shall be prepared by the applicant (or his representatives) and submitted to the Planning
Department that discusses the effectiveness of the traffic circulation and parking management
program that he has implemented. The report shall be submitted 6 months from the date that a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the new building. In the event that there are significant traffic
impacts observed by residents or representatives from the City, the Planning Director may require
an evaluation of the Conditional Use Permit and refer it to the Planning Commission for
consideration. Additional mitigation measures to address traffic issues may be applied to the
Conditional Use Permit.
2. The use of Windrows Park for any purpose shall require an approved lease agreement between St.
Mary's Montessori and the City prior to commencement of the activity. Lease agreements may
require fees and/or include specific terms and conditions, and are subject to review and approval by
the City Council.
3. The operation of the day care facility and the private school shall be limited to between 6:00am and
7:30pm, Monday through Friday. The day care facility and the private school shall be open to the
general public only between 6:30am and 6:30pm.
4. The day care facility and private school shall be limited to a combined maximum of 303 students
and 31 staff during all hours of operation.
5. All staff for the day care facility and private school shall park in the parking lot located onsite
Parking in the public right-of-way and in the parking lot of Windrows Park is not permitted.
6. The use of the drop-off/pickup areas is permitted at any time during the operating hours of the day
care facility and private school. The use of the drop-off/pickup areas is required when the line of
vehicles encroaches into the public right-of-way. Staff shall be present in the parking lot area to
facilitate passenger unloading/loading and until all such activity has been completed. Staff is
responsible for ensuring that all incoming vehicles are safely onsite and do extend into the public
right-of-way.
7. Staff shall inform all clients and visitors to park onsite or to use the drop-off/pickup lane during the
time when children/students are being dropped off and picked up. A notice form shall be provided to
existing and future clients stating this requirement. A copy of this notification form shall be provided
to the Planning Department for the record prior to issuance of building permits.
8. All day care facility and private school-related outdoor learning and recreational activities shall be
conducted onsite. The use of the nearby Windrows Park or any other offsite location for these
activities is not permitted.
9. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
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Project Name: EDR- St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP- 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. Any modification or intensification of the approved use, including revisions in the operations of the
business including changes to the operating days/hours; change in the location on-site or within the
building of the use/activity that is approved by this Conditional Use Permit; improvements including
new building construction; and/or other modifications/intensification beyond what is specifically
approved by this Conditional Use Permit, shall require the review and approval by the Planning
Director prior to submittal of documents for plan check/occupancy, construction, commencement of
the activity, and/or issuance of a business license. The Planning Director may determine that
modifications or intensifications of use require the submittal of an application to modify this
Conditional Use Permit for review by the City.
11. 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.
12. Copies of the signed Approval Letter and 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.
13. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption fee in the amount of $50.00. 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 or
within 5 days of the date of project approval.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the Development
Code regulations.
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR- St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. 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 issuance of permits.
3. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign-Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction
and demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City.
Applicant must identify if they are self-hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building
permit. Proof of diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60
days following the completion of the construction and /or demolition project.
Contact Susan Shaker, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall /
Engineering / Environmental Programs/Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Replace any damaged sidewalks, curb, or gutter along Victoria Windrows Loop along the project
frontage, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR- St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
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 and a
fire alarm per 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.
2. Enter your special condition here
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
5. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California
Building Code.
6. 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.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR - St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. All roof drainage flowing to the public right of way 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.
8. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site
plan) set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations
between the building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections
CBC1804.3/CRC R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.2/CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.2/CRC R703.6.2.1 of
the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code.
9. 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.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR - St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP- 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR - St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
11. NONRESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE — Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section
5.106.10 (Grading and paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how site grading or a drainage system will manage all surface
water flows to keep water from entering buildings. Examples of methods to manage surface water
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Swales.
2. Water collection and disposal systems.
3. French drains.
4. Water retention gardens.
5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
12. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential 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.
14. 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.
15. 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 prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
16. 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. All dust control sign(s)
shall be located outside of the public right of way.
17. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading
and Drainage Plan/Permit.
18. 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.
19. 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.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR - St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum
of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading
permit or any building permit.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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).
26. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy
of the project Conditions of Approval.
27. 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.
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way
permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific
water quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded
with the San Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
29. 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.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR- St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP - 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
30. 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".
31. 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".
32. Roof water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and shall be directed to an under
parkway culvert per City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a grading permit.
33. 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.
34. Section 1.5.1, Table 1-1 Priority Projects, Category No. 1, of the San Bernardino County Technical
Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans reads "All significant re-development
projects — defined as the addition or replacement of 5,000 or more square feet (sq. ft.) of impervious
surface on an already developed site subject to discretionary approval of the permitting jurisdiction.
In addition: Where re-development results in an increase of 50% or more of the impervious surfaces
of a previously existing developed site, the numeric sizing criteria discussed in Section 4 applies to
the entire development.
The project is showing square feet of existing impervious area. The project is
showing square feet of proposed and/or removal and replacement of impervious
area. The proposed/removal/replacement impervious area equals or exceeds 50% of the existing
impervious area, the project is conditioned, prior to the issuance of a grading permit, to prepare a
final project-specific water quality management plan to treat the storm water runoff of the entire
development's impervious area.
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. "No trespassing" signs listing California Penal code section 602, shall be installed at all construction
site access points.
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Project#: DRC2018-00095 DRC2018-00092
Project Name: EDR - St. Mary's Montessori School
Location: 6880 NORTH VICTORIA WINDROWS LOOP- 108947125-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Conditional Use Permit
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. A minimum of twelve (12) surveillance cameras shall be installed onsite, outside the buildings, with
the intent to capture digital images of subjects entering, exiting, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic
approaching the business. Cameras shall be maintained in working conditions at all time. Prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department for an inspection of the security cameras.
Video recordings of surveillance cameras shall be nothing less than NTSC (National Television
System Committee, the NTSC is the analog video color format used to broadcast television signals)
standards, with a minimum of 1080p resolution. A minimum of 14 days surveillance video shall be
kept and relinquished upon request by the city of Rancho Cucamonga, The Sheriff's Department, or
a designated agent. The applicant(s) or on-site manager(s) shall maintain the recording system and
cameras in working condition.
3. The exterior dumpster enclosures shall be constructed per City of Rancho Cucamonga Standards.
Any gates or doors providing access into the enclosure shall be secured by a locking device of
substantial design to prohibit unwanted entry. If openings in the design of the enclosure are
proposed, all openings shall be screened, gates, or some other method must be used to prevent
unwanted person from entering the dumpster enclosure. The dumpster area shall be equipped with
lighting of sufficient power to illuminate and make it easily discernible the appearance and conduct
of persons on or about the dumpster area.
4. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector, the
applicant shall obtain final approval from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department.
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