RESOLUTION NO. 2022-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 15070 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND SECTION 6.04 OF THE 2019 LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING CEQA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21-001 (PART NO. 1 OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE NO. 2 OF 2022) AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION ON APPROXIMATELY 4.49 ADJUSTED GROSS ACRES (APN: 0239-161-28) FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-G) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-L) AND APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO. 21-014 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 102,330 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL COMMERCE CENTER AND ASSOCIATED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the combined staff report includes three (3) general plan amendments associated with MCN 21-040 (Sierra and Summit Industrial Project), MCN 21-123 (Citrus/Summit – East Project) and MCN 20-099R1 (Ventana Specific Plan Project) as part of one motion to comply with state law; and WHEREAS, the City of Fontana General Plan was adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, on April 21, 2021, the applicant submitted a request for a General Plan Amendment No. 21-001 to change the land use designation from General Commercial (C-G) to Light Industrial (I-L) on approximately 4.49 adjusted gross acres of a single parcel (APN: 0239-161-28) (see attached Exhibit “A”), to allow the development of a 102,330 square foot industrial commerce building with associated landscaping and parking; and WHEREAS, all the notices required by statute or the Fontana City Code have been given as required; and WHEREAS, the subject site includes one parcel that was annexed from San Bernardino County into the City of Fontana on October 8, 1981; and WHEREAS, on July 5, 2022, the Planning Commission received public testimony and evidence presented by the applicant, City staff, and other interested parties, at the Public Hearing held with respect hereto on General Plan Amendment No. 21-001, Zoning Code Amendment No. 21-002, Design Review No. 21-014 and Development Agreement No. 22-001, and recommended its approval to the City Council by Resolution No. 2022-25; and WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 21-001, Zoning Code Amendment No. 21-002, Design Review No. 21-014 and Development Agreement No. 22-001 received testimony from any and all parties, including the staff report and attached supporting documents from the Planning Commission public hearing on July 5, 2022, as well as testimony from the project applicant and others; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented to the City Council at the public hearing held for General Plan Amendment No. 21-001, Zoning Code Amendment No. 21-002, Design Review No. 21-014 and Development Agreement No. 22-001, the testimony received, and the supporting documents in evidence, the City Council found that the proposed amendment and project is in conformance with the goals and policies of the General Plan as referred herein; and WHEREAS, all impacts of the project were fully examined and mitigated, therefore, the preparation the appropriate CEQA document to support the City’s consideration of the project, as outlined in CEQA Guidelines §15070. The City Council finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration contains a complete and accurate reporting of all the environmental impacts associated with the project and a Notice of Determination has been prepared for the City Council’s consideration; and WHEREAS, the City of Fontana wishes to protect and preserve the quality of the life throughout the City, through effective land use and planning; and WHEREAS, Conditions of Approval have been prepared and are attached hereto as Exhibit “B” for Design Review Project No. 21-014; and Section 1. The City of Fontana City Council hereby makes the following findings for General Plan Amendment No. 21-001 in accordance with Section 30-31 “Purpose” of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code:
Finding: The purpose and intent is to keep an updated General Plan to reflect the current desires and needs of the citizens for the long-term growth of the City.
Findings of Fact: The applicant is proposing to change the General Plan Land Use Designation of the site from General Commercial (C-G) to Light Industrial (I-L). This would allow for the construction of a 102,330 square foot industrial commerce building. This development will assist with growing industrial commerce demand in the City of Fontana and the surrounding area.
Findings of Fact: The applicant is proposing to change the zoning designation of the subject site from Community Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial (M-1) to provide consistency with the proposed General Plan land use designation. The subject site is flanked to the north and south by parcels with a General Plan land use designation of Light Industrial (I-L) and developed with industrial commerce buildings. The proposed change would provide consistency with the zoning map.
Section 2. The City of Fontana City Council hereby makes the following findings for Design Review No. 21-014 in accordance with Section 30-111 of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code:
Finding No. 1: This proposal meets or exceeds the criteria contained in Division 2 of the Zoning and Development Code and will result in an appropriate and desirable development.
Findings of Fact: The project, as proposed, is a request for the City Council to review and approve the site and architectural design for the proposed 102,330 square foot industrial commerce building. The industrial commerce building has been designed with office space totaling approximately 10,000 square feet. A gate-secured truck court with 11 loading docks are proposed on the south side of the building. The use of glazing, parapets, canopies, accent colors and painted banding will add structural and visual interest to the building. Additionally, variations to the building face and roof lines will be architecturally pleasing. Access to and from the project site will be provided from two driveways, one on Sierra Avenue and the other at the termination of Summit Avenue. Proposed landscaping would be ornamental in nature and would feature trees, shrubs, and drought-tolerant accent plants in addition to a variety of ground colors.
The project will be an appropriate and desirable development for the area. With the requested associated general plan amendment and zone change from General Commercial to Light Industrial, the project will meet or exceed the criteria contained in the Design Review section of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code.
Finding No. 2: The proposal is in its design and appearance is aesthetically and architecturally pleasing while enhancing the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
Findings of Fact: The proposed industrial commerce facility has been designed with the use of glazing, parapets, canopies, accent colors and painted banding will add structural and visual interest to the building. Additionally, variations to the building face and roof lines will be architecturally pleasing. Access to and from the project site would be provided from two driveways one on Sierra Avenue and the other at the termination of Summit Avenue. Proposed landscaping would be ornamental in nature and would features trees, shrubs, and drought-tolerant accent plants in addition to a variety of groundcovers. The proposed building will be compatible with the industrial commerce centers north and south of the site and will provide a quality, aesthetically please development for the surrounding neighborhood.
Finding No. 3: The site improvements are appropriate and will result in a safe, well-designed facility.
Findings of Fact: The proposed development complies with the Zoning and Development Code standards. The improvements include sewer and storm drain systems, site circulation, parking, landscaping, parks, lighting, driveways, sidewalks and decorative paving.
Finding No. 4: The proposal is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Specific Plan.
Findings of Fact: The proposed General Plan land use designation of Light Industrial (I-L) is intended for employee-intensive uses, including business parking, research and development, technology centers, corporate and support office uses, clean industry, supporting retail uses, truck and equipment sales and related services. The proposed industrial commerce facility provides for a consistent blend of well-designed industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Finding No. 5: The proposal promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.
Findings of Fact: The proposed project as described in the above findings will result in the construction of a 102,330 square foot industrial commerce center. All new improvements such as driveways, streets, sidewalks, drive aisles, and setbacks will comply with all applicable building, zoning, and fire codes and standards, and therefore, shall promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the surrounding community.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council RESOLVES as follows:
Section 3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration on the proposed project. The City Council finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration contains a complete and accurate reporting of all the environmental impacts associated with the Project. The City Council further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, and the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing, the City Council of the City of Fontana hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 21-001 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the City Council of the City of Fontana hereby approves Design Review No. 21-014 subject to the Conditions of Approval, which are attached hereto as Exhibit “B” to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 6. Resolution Regarding Custodian of Record: The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at the Community Development Department – Planning Division, 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. This information is provided in compliance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of July 2022.
READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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City Attorney
ATTEST:
I, Germaine McClellan Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana and Ex-Officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the actual resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City of Fontana at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of July 2022, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
City Clerk of the City of Fontana
Mayor of the City of Fontana
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
Project SiteProject Site
Project Site
Project Site
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN/ZONING
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-G/C-2)
I-L/M-1I-L/M-1Project SiteProject SiteI-L/M-1I-L/M-1I-L/M-1I-L/M-1 I-L/M-1
I-L/M-1
Project Site
Project Site
I-L/M-1
I-L/M-1
I-L/M-1
I-L/M-1
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-L/M-1)
EXHIBIT “B”
CITY OF FONTANA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: Master Case No. (MCN) 21-040 DATE: July 26, 2022 Design Review Project No. 21-014
LOCATION: The project site is located on the northeast corner of Sierra Avenue and Summit Avenue (APN: 0239-161-28) PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
This Design Review shall become null and void two (2) years from the date of approval, unless the appropriate permits have been obtained and construction, defined as permit obtainment, commencement of construction of the primary building on site, and successful completion of the first Building and Safety Division inspection, has commenced within this period.
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City of Fontana or its agents, officers, attorneys and employees from any and all actual or alleged claims, actions or proceedings against the City of Fontana or its agents, officers, attorneys or employees to attack, set aside, void, annul or seek monetary damages arising out of any challenge to the applicant’s proposed project or to any approvals of the Planning Commission and/or City Council concerning this project, including but not limited to actions challenging CEQA actions, permits, variances, plot plans, design plans, maps, licenses, and amendments. The City of Fontana shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City of Fontana shall cooperate in the defense.
In the event of any such third-party action or proceeding, the City shall have the right to retain legal counsel. The applicant shall be responsible and reimburse the City for such legal fees and costs, in their entirety, including actual attorneys’ fees, which may be incurred by the City in defense of such action or proceeding. This indemnification shall also include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against the City, if any, and cost of suit, attorneys’ fees, and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, the City and/or any parties bringing such forth.
Except as required under applicable State and Federal law, the City of Fontana and the applicant acknowledge that the City would not have approved this project if the City were to be liable to applicant in damages under or with respect to all or any part of this application or this condition of approval. Accordingly, applicant shall not sue the City for damages or monetary relief for any matter arising from or related to this condition of approval. Applicant’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be limited to declaratory/injunctive relief, mandate, and/or specific performance.
This project shall comply with all applicable provisions, regulations and development standards of the Fontana Zoning and Development Code.
Historic Archaeological Resources
Upon discovery of any tribal cultural or archaeological resources, cease construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the find until the find can be assessed. All tribal cultural and archaeological resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist and tribal monitor/consultant. If the resources are Native American in origin, interested Tribes (as a result of correspondence with area Tribes) shall coordinate with the landowner regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Tribe will request preservation in place or recovery for educational purposes. Work may continue on other parts of the project while evaluation takes place.
Preservation in place shall be the preferred manner of treatment. If preservation in place is not feasible, treatment may include implementation of archaeological data recovery excavation to remove the resource along the subsequent laboratory processing and analysis. All Tribal Cultural Resources shall be returned to the Tribe. Any historic archaeological material that is not Native American in origin shall be curated at a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, if such an institution agrees to accept the material. If no institution accepts the archaeological material, they shall be offered to the Tribe or a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.
Archaeological and Native American monitoring and excavation during construction projects shall be consistent with current professional standards. All feasible care to avoid any unnecessary disturbance, physical modification, or separation of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be taken. Principal personnel shall meet the Secretary of the Interior standards for archaeology and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as a principal investigator working with Native American archaeological sites in southern California. The Qualified Archaeologist shall ensure that all other personnel are appropriately trained and qualified.
The construction contractor shall use the following source controls at all times:
Construction shall be limited to 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and no construction on Sundays and holidays unless it is approved by the Building Inspector for cases that are considered urgently necessary as defined in Section 18-63(7) of the Fontana City Code. For all noise-producing equipment, use types and models that have the lowest horsepower and the lowest noise generating potential practical for their intended use.
The construction contractor will ensure that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, is properly operating (tuned-up) and lubricated, and that mufflers are working adequately.
Have only necessary equipment onsite.
Use manually-adjustable or ambient-sensitive backup alarms. When working adjacent to residential use(s), the construction contractor will also use the following path controls, except where not physically feasible, when necessary:
Install portable noise barriers, including solid structures and noise blankets, between the active noise sources and the nearest noise receivers.
Temporarily enclose localized and stationary noise sources.
Store and maintain equipment, building materials, and waste materials as far as practical from as many sensitive receivers as practical.
Any foam treatment used for architecture treatments and/or projections located on the first floor shall be covered with concrete or similar durable material a minimum of ¼ inch thick, or as determined by the Director of Planning.
All Conditions of Approval contained herein shall be incorporated into all applicable final construction plans and a copy of these conditions, signed by the property owner or legal representative, shall be placed on a sheet in the final building and grading plans prior to issuance of any building or grading permits.
The current development fees must be paid prior to issuance of building/construction permits.
In the event that one or more of the Conditions of Approval for this project needs to be amended and/or deleted due to health, safety or welfare concerns, the City Manager is authorized to approve or conditionally approve such amendment/deletion, provided that City Manager shall bring such proposed amendment/deletion to the City Council at the next available meeting for City Council ratification, but in no event later than sixty (60) days following the City Manager’s decision. The noticing of such City Council meeting for possible ratification shall be pursuant to Section 30-30 and Section 30-31 of the Fontana City Code.
There shall be five (5) feet of landscaping and two (2) feet of decorative concrete for passengers to step out of vehicles, total of seven (7) feet, at end of automobile parking aisles.
The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The applicant shall have fully provided, constructed, or otherwise meet all Planning Division’s requirements per approved plans, and shall have addressed all punch list items to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
ENGINEERING LAND DEVELOPMENT:
The project shall be served by the City’s sanitary sewer system, all sewer facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the City Standards. Main trunk sewer line shall be in accordance with master sanitary sewer plan or as approved by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall obtain design and plan approval from all utility providers having jurisdiction over the on-site and off-site utilities. Completion of all undergrounding of on-site and off-site utilities is required by Section 27-52 of the City Code of Fontana and in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer.
It is the Applicant’s responsibility to maintain all improvements and utilities within the public right-of-way, including street sweeping, prior to final acceptance by the City. Where applicable, the applicant must provide provisional street sweeping schedules to the City.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT
Applicant shall submit and gain approval of a complete WQMP Report in accordance with the County of San Bernardino Technical Guidance Document and latest template.
PRIOR TO MAP RECORDATION
A Security to guarantee the proper setting of all survey monuments within the project limits, and replacement of any existing survey monuments damaged or removed during construction; will be collected during the bond and agreement process. Survey monuments shall be placed as required by plans and corner records must be recorded with the County.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Record tract map (for condominium purposes) required for the development.
Applicant shall provide a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with accompanying security.
PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Traffic signal modification at the South Highland Avenue driveway entry must be complete and fully functional.
PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
Applicant/Design Engineer to provide the City of Fontana with As-Built/Record Drawings for all public improvement plans.
Applicant/Landscape Architect shall provide a “Landscape Certificate of Compliance” certifying that the work has been designed, installed, and will be maintained in accordance with the City of Fontana’s Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance 1734, FCC Section 28).
All underground utilities (sewer and storm drain) shall be video inspected by applicant/contractor. Sewer video shall include clean-out connection, clean-out to lateral segment, lateral, and main line. Videos to be inspected and approved by City Inspection. Applicant shall provide a copy of the video on DVD or flash drive to inspection staff. If removal and replacement of any utility is required, a subsequent video of the repair will be required.
Applicant/Engineer of Record shall submit a conforming copy of the recorded Memorandum of Agreement for the Water Quality Management Plan and Storm Water BMP Transfer. The Access, Maintenance, and the WQMP Certification for BMP Completion must be submitted to the City Project Engineer.
BUILDING & SAFETY:
Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable:
California Building Code
California Residential Code
California Electrical Code
California Mechanical Code
California Plumbing Code
California Energy Code.
California Fire Code
California Green Building Standards Code
Automatic fire suppression systems shall be installed in all new construction per Article II, Chapter 11 of the Code of the City of Fontana. Design and type of system shall be based upon the requirements of the Building Code, Fire Code and the requirements of the Fontana Fire Prevention District.
Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used in connection with a construction project shall comply with Fontana City Code.
All perimeter/boundary walls shall be designed and constructed so that the outer/exterior face of the wall is as close as possible to the lot line. In any case, the outer/exterior face of the wall shall be within two (2) inches of the lot line. Distances greater than two (2) inches may be approved prior to construction by the Building Official on a case by case basis for extenuating circumstances.
All lot lines, easement lines, etc. shall be located and/or relocated in such a manner as to not cause any existing structure to become non-conforming with the requirements of the latest adopted edition of the Building Code, or any other applicable law, ordinance, or code.
The Tract or Parcel map shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any building permit.
Grading Requirements:
Grading plans shall be submitted to and approved by Building & Safety. The grading plans shall indicate all site improvements, and shall indicate complete drainage paths of all drainage water run-offs.
All drainage water shall drain via approved methods, to an approved location – public street, public drainage system, etc.
Drainage water shall not cross over a public sidewalk. Drainage water may however cross under a sidewalk if an approved drainage structure is used.
A recorded drainage acceptance agreement is required from adjoining property(s) receiving flows from this property.
No water course or natural drainage shall be obstructed.
Minimum slope or grade for ALL drainage structures shall be one half (0.50) percent for concrete and one (1.0) percent for all other, or as otherwise approved by the Building Official.
Drainage water shall not pass from an ‘improved’ type of drainage structure to an ‘unimproved’ type of drainage structure (e.g., concrete swale to a dirt swale) unless otherwise approved by the Building Official.
A complete hydrology study using the latest edition of the San Bernardino County Flood Control Hydrology Manual, and complete hydraulic calculations justifying the size, slope, capacity, etc. of any and all drainage structures being utilized, shall be submitted to and approved by Building & Safety.
The onsite drainage system shall, as a minimum, be designed to handle the run off generated by a ten (10) year storm. Check for flooding of all on site structures (buildings) and all adjacent properties during a hundred (100) year storm.
The grading plans shall, as a minimum, contain sections at all lot lines and/or permit boundary lines. These sections shall clearly indicate:
The relationship between the proposed finished on site grade elevations and the existing adjacent property grade elevations (Indicate any additional drainage water that may come from an adjacent property.); and The ground cover/finished surface material being proposed (e.g., type of pavement, plant material, etc.); and All proposed drainage structures; and
Any proposed and/or required walls or fencing.
All signs shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved, or equal.
Permits are required prior to the removal and/or demolition of structures.
All exterior lighting shall be orientated, directed, and /or shielded as much as possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
The following items (as applicable) shall be completed and/or submitted to Building & Safety as applicable prior to the issuance of building permits for this project:
Precise grading plans shall be approve
Rough grading completed
Compaction certification
Pad elevation certification
Rough grade inspection signed off by a City Building Inspector SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Jurisdiction. The above referenced project is under the jurisdiction of the Fontana Fire Protection District as served by the San Bernardino County Fire Department (herein “Fire Department”). Prior to any construction occurring on any parcel, the applicant shall contact the Fire Department for verification of current fire protection requirements. All new construction shall comply with the current California Fire Code requirements and all applicable statutes, codes, ordinances, and standards of the Fire Department.
Fire Access Road Width. Prior to map recordation, all fire access roadways shall be designed to meet the requirements for this development and shall be approved by the Fire Department. All buildings shall have access provided by approved roads, alleys and private drives with a minimum twenty-six (26) foot unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height. Buildings three (3) stories in height or more shall have a minimum access of thirty (30) feet unobstructed width and vertically to fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches in height.
Turnaround. An approved turnaround shall be provided at the end of each roadway one hundred and fifty (150) feet or more in length. Cul-de-sac length shall not exceed six hundred (600) feet; all roadways shall not exceed a 12% grade and have a minimum of nineteen (19) foot inside radius and a forty-five (45) foot outside radius for all turns.
Street Signs. Approved temporary or permanent street signs shall be installed throughout the project prior any combustible materials being placed on the construction site.
Fire Lanes. The applicant shall submit a site plan to the Fire Department for review and approval of all proposed signage and striping for all fire access roadways. All curbs adjacent to fire lanes shall be painted red and “No Parking, Fire Lane” signs shall be installed on public and private roads in accordance with approved standards.
Water System Commercial. Prior to map recordation, all water supply systems shall be designed to meet the required fire flow for this development and shall be approved by the Fire Department. The required fire flow shall be determined by using Appendix B of the California Fire Code. A minimum of one new six (6) inch fire hydrant assembly with two (2) two and one half (2 1/2) inch and one (1) four (4) inch outlet shall be provided. All fire hydrants shall be spaced no more than three hundred (300) feet apart as measured along vehicular travel-ways.
The Fire Flow for this project shall be: 3375 GPM for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. Fire Flow is based on a 102,330 sq.ft. structure.
Hydrant Marking. Blue reflective pavement markers indicating fire hydrant locations shall be installed as specified by the Fire Department.
Water System Certification. The applicant shall provide the Fire Department with a letter from the serving water company, certifying that the required water improvements have been made or that the existing fire hydrants and water system will meet distance and fire flow requirements. Fire flow water supply shall be in place prior to placing combustible materials on the jobsite.
Combustible Protection. Prior to combustibles being placed on the project site an approved paved roadway providing fire access and fire hydrants providing an acceptable fire flow shall be installed.
Fire Sprinkler-NFPA #13. An automatic fire sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13 and Fire Department standards is required. A fire sprinkler contractor shall submit three (3) sets of detailed plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The plans shall include hydraulic calculations and manufacturer specification sheets. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.
Fire Alarm, Waterflow Monitoring. A water flow monitoring fire alarm system complying with the California Fire Code, NFPA and all applicable codes is required or fire sprinkler systems with twenty (20) sprinkler heads or more. A fire alarm contractor shall submit three (3) sets of detailed plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The required fees shall be paid at the time of plan submittal.
Fire Extinguishers. Hand portable fire extinguishers are required. The location, type, and cabinet design shall be approved by the Fire Department.
Commercial (large facility) Addressing. Commercial and industrial developments in excess of 100,000 sq. ft. shall have the street address installed on the building with numbers that are a minimum twelve (12) inches in height and with a one and one half (1 ½) inch stroke. The street address shall be visible from the street. During the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated (internal or external). Where the building is two hundred (200) feet or more from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting six (6) inch numbers shall be displayed at the property access entrances.
Key Box. An approved Fire Department key box is required. The key box shall be provided with a tamper switch and shall be monitored by a Fire Department approved central monitoring service.
Security Gates. In commercial, industrial and multi-family complexes, all swing gates shall have an approved fire department Knox Lock. Where an automatic electric security gate is used, an approved Fire Department override switch is required.
Material Identification Placards. The applicant shall install, in all locations deemed appropriate by the Fire Department, approved material identification placards on the outside of all buildings and/or storage tanks that store hazardous or flammable materials. Additional placards shall be required inside the buildings when chemicals are segregated into separate areas.
High-Piled Storage. The applicant shall submit an application for a High-Piled Storage permit for storage of over 12’ in height of Class I-IV commodities and/or over 6’ in height of high hazard commodities. Three (3) sets of detailed plans and a commodity analysis report shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Department concurrently with any racking permits to the Building and Safety division.
Secondary Access. The development shall have a minimum of 2 points of vehicular access during each phase of construction for fire and emergency access purposes and for evacuation routes.
END OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Resolution No. 2022-_____