HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-64 - ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 19-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HILLSIDE DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2018-01014 - SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF
A 4,040 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED
435 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A 10,411 SQUARE FOOT LOT WITHIN
THE LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY
DISTRICT AT 7563 ALTA CUESTA DRIVE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0207-044-29.
A. Recitals.
1. Ramy Ibrahim filed an application for the approval of Hillside Design Review DRC2018-
01014, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Hillside
Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 23rd day of October 2019, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, it is herebyfound, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part
A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above -referenced public hearing on October 23, 2019, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The applicant is requesting to construct a 4,030 square foot single-family residence
with an attached 435 square foot garage on a 10,411 square foot lot within the Low (L) Residential
District and Hillside Overlay District at 7563 Alta Cuesta Drive; and
b. The site is bordered by single-family residences to the north, south, east, and west.
The surrounding properties are all within the Low (L) Residential District and Hillside Overlay District;
and
C. The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L) Residential District and the
Hillside Overlay District, including providing a grading design that balances the requirement to reduce
cut and fill to the greatest extent possible and to reduce the height of the structure to limit view
obstructions as seen from the residences to the north; and
d. The design limits earthwork to 480 cubic yards of import, which is necessary to allow
the construction of the driveway and foundation of the residence. The foundation of the residence is
stepped with the existing grade, with the upper pad at an elevation of 1,450 feet, which is in
conformance with the Hillside Overlay Design Standards. The proposed design does not require
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Variances or Minor Exceptions, and the square footage is compatible with the other residences along
Alta Cuesta Drive; and
e. The residence is in compliance with Hillside Design Section 17.122.020.D.1.e., which
requires that residences in the Hillside Overlay District be designed to fit within a 30-foot high building
envelope. The applicant has provided two north -south and two east -west cross -sections with building
envelopes demonstrating compliance with the 30-foot height requirement; and
f. Retaining walls are limited to 4 feet in height or less, in keeping with Hillside
Development Section 17.122.020.G.1.j.
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 project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use
designation of the project site is Low (L) Residential District. The Low (L) Residential designation is
intended for the development of detached; low -density residences on individual lots. The General Plan
also provides a goal of facilitating sustainable and attractive infill development that complements
surrounding neighborhoods. The project is for the development of a single-family residence on an
existing residential lot that is complementary to the surrounding neighborhood.
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located. Section 17.36.010 of the Development Code states
that the Low (L) Residential District is for the development of single-family residential uses with a
minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet and a maximum residential density of units per gross acre. The
project site is an existing 10,411 square foot vacant lot that was intended for the development of a
single-family residence.
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code, including building setback, building height, lot coverage, grading limitations and
design. The project complies with the requirements of the Low (L) Residential District and Hillside
Overlay District. The required front yard setback is 20 feet (plus or minus 5 feet), the required side yard
setbacks are 10 and 5 feet and the required rear yard setback is 20 feet. The proposed front yard
setback is 25 feet, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet and 23 feet, and the rear yard setback is 26'-11 ".
Lot coverage is 24 percent, well below the maximum permitted lot coverage of 40 percent. The overall
building height is 24'-10", which is below the maximum permitted height limit within the Hillside Overlay
District.
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements
in the vicinity. The proposed single-family residence is compatible with the existing residences in the
surrounding area and is not expected to create a detrimental impact on the existing neighborhood.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines.
The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which
permits the construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone. The project is for the
construction of a single-family residence in a residential zone and there is no substantial evidence that
the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed
the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment,
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concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
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
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2019.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Tong Guglielmo, Chairman
ATTEST:
L`A'6r�eMcinto�sh-,8recretary
I, Anne McIntosh, 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 23rd day of October 2019, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: DOPP, GUGLIELMO, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2018-01014
Project Name: EDR - SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location:
Project Type:
7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees,
for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be
required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate
at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve
applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting in the case of residential
development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for Planning
Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development. For
development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be
reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
8. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner.
Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering
Services Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Engineering Department Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Development Impact Fees Due Prior to Building Permit Issuance:
(Subject to Change / Periodic Increases - Refer to current fee schedule to determine current
amounts)
Drainage Impact Fee
Transportation Impact Fee
Library Impact Fee
Animal Center Impact Fee
Police Impact Fee
Park In -Lieu / Park Impact Fee
Park Improvement Impact Fee
Community & Recreation Center Impact Fee
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Private drainage easements for cross -lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated on the
plans.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Drive Approach
Notes: (a) Pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (b) If so
marked, an in -lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
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Project #: DRC2018-01014
Project Name: EDR - SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location: 7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on
future signal poles 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 pvc with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA
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.
5. 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.
6. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
7. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards.
Easements shall be provided as required.
8. 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.
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Project #: DRC2018-01014
Project Name: EDR -SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location:
Project Type:
7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. 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.
10. Driveways
All driveway approaches shall be constructed per City Standards and City Policy.
11. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
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 a 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.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Grd. 017 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".
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
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Project #: DRC2018-01014
Project Name: EDR -SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location: 7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Project Type: Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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 R703.7.2.1 of
the current adopted California Building Code/Residential Code.
9. 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.
10.It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire & record any required off -site drainage
easements (or reservation) prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
11. Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters
and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent.
This shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan prior to issuance of a grading permit.
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Project #: DRC2018-01014
Project Name:
EDR -SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location:
7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Project Type:
Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
12. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run-off will
not adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the
downstream properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and
drainage plan one (1) or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream
capacity to accept the proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have
provided permission to accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document/entity exists
allowing developed storm water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm
drain system to safely convey the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing
flooding to adjacent property(ies).
13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution
92-17, if a lot may not directly drain off -site directly to the street or other acceptable drainage device
(such as a drainage ditch adjacent to an equestrian trail), then: a) drainage may flow from only one
lot onto only one other lot; b) a drainage easement shall be provided over the lot accepting the
drainage; c) the drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined swale/channel or a
reinforced concrete pipe; and d) the drainage shall be designed with excess capacity to account for
the probable lack of necessary maintenance, therefore, it shall be designed to convey two (2) times
the runoff from a 100-year storm event with the minimum diameter of the pipe being 12-inches.
Please provide a drainage report for review.
14. 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.
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Project #:
DRC2018-01014
Project Name:
EDR - SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
Location:
Project Type:
7563 ALTA CUESTA - 020704429-0000
Hillside Development Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. -
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
15. This application for storm water quality management plan purposes may be considered a
non -priority project. Therefore, prior to issuance of any building permit or Engineering Services
Department issued right of way permit the land owner with the applicant shall file a Non -Priority
Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) with the Building and Safety Department. The applicant
may contact Matthew Addington, Associate Engineer, at (909) 477-2710, extension 4202.
This project is required to prepare a non -priority WQMP project as the following requirement has
been met:
i) For areas less than 2,000 square feet of impervious area, the development will be considered a
non -priority project and a WQMP document is not required, unless the project is for the outdoor
storage of hazardous materials or other materials which may require a pre-treatment of the storm
water runoff which will require that a non -priority WQMP document is prepared, including but not
limited to, vehicle fueling operations;
ii) For significant re -development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet to
4,999 square feet and new development projects proposing impervious areas of 2,000 square feet
to 9,999 square feet the following criteria will require a non -priority WQMP document to be
prepared:
a. For all new and significant redevelopment projects;
b. If the project is part of a common area of development, a non -priority WQMP document shall be
prepared;
c. If the proposed development is a commercial project the City will determine if activities may
impact the water quality, and if impacts are determined to affect the water quality a non -priority
WQMP document will be prepared;
d. All industrial projects will require a non -priority WQMP document to be prepared.
16.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.
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