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Commercial Design Review 2015-09 Elsinore Valley Cemetery District
Assessor Parcel Numbers 377-050-033, 062, 063, & 079
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Commercial Design Review 2015-09 (herein referred to as the project) consists of the
development of a 7,925 square foot chapel and office located in an existing Cemetery.
The proposed project is specifically located at 18170 Collier Ave (APN: 377-050-033,
062, 063, & 079) and generally located south east of the intersection of Collier Ave
and Riverside.
2. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees or Agents to
attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal
boards, or legislative body concerning the proposed project attached hereto.
3. Within 30 days of project approval, the applicant shall sign and complete an
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the
Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
PLANNING DIVISION
4. Commercial Design Review 2015-07 shall lapse and become void two years following
the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1)
prior to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is
issued and construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2)
prior to the expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted
an extension of the design review approval pursuant to subsections (B) and (C) of
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.184.120. Notwithstanding
conditions to the contrary, a design review granted pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.184
shall run with the land for this two-year period, subject to any approved extensions,
and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site which was the
subject of the design review application.
5. All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans prior to
their acceptance by the Building and Safety Division, Community Development
Department. All Conditions of Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy and release of utilities.
6. All site improvements shall be constructed as indicated on the approved building
plans, as modified by these conditions of approval.
7. Any proposed minor revisions to approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by
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the Community Development Director or designee. Any proposed substantial
revisions to the approved plans shall be reviewed according to the provisions of the
Municipal Code in a similar manner as a new application. Grading plan revisions shall
be reviewed by the City Engineer.
8. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical
equipment incidental to development shall be architecturally screened or shielded by
landscaping so that they are not visible from neighboring property or public streets.
Any roof mounted central swamp coolers shall also be screened, and the Community
Development Director, prior to issuance of building permit shall approve screening
plan.
9. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed to
ensure that all exterior on-site lighting shall be shielded and directed on-site so as not
to create glare onto neighboring property and streets or allow illumination above the
horizontal plane of the fixture.
10. The property address (in numerals at least six inches high) shall be displayed near
the entrance and be easily visible from the front of the subject property and public
right-of-way.
11. Three (3) sets of the Final Landscaping / Irrigation Detail Plans shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department with appropriate fees, reviewed by the
City’s Landscape Architect Consultant and approved by the Community Development
Director or designee, prior to issuance of a building permit.
a) All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with
50% plant coverage using a drip irrigation method.
b) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch (6”) high
and six inch (6”) wide concrete curb. Runoff shall be allowed from paved areas
into landscape areas. Planting within fifteen feet (15’) of ingress/egress points
shall be no higher than twenty-four inches (24”).
c) Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot shade tree
pursuant to the LEMC and Landscape Design Guidelines.
d) No required tree planting bed shall be less than 5 feet wide.
e) Root barriers shall be installed for all trees planted within 10 feet of hardscape
areas to include sidewalks.
f) Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment shall be indicated
on landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping plan.
g) The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and
meet all requirements of the City’s adopted Landscape Guidelines.
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h) All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100% for material and labor for
two years from installation sign-off by the City. Release of the landscaping
bond shall be requested by the applicant at the end of the required two years
with approval/acceptance reviewed by the Landscape Consultant and
approved by the Community Development Director or Designee.
i) All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected portion of any
phase at the time a Certificate of Occupancy is requested for any building.
j) Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
k) Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
l) Final landscape plans shall include drought tolerant planting consistent with
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District standards subject to plan check and
approval by the City’s landscape plan check consultant.
m) No turf shall be permitted.
12. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Community Development Director. If it is determined
that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Director of Community Development
shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into
conformance with the approved landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all
landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in
interest.
13. No individual signs are approved as part of this approval. The applicant or designee
shall submit an application for a sign permit, pay appropriate fees and receive
approval from the Community Development Department for any sign(s) installed at
the project site. OR The applicant shall submit a sign program for review and approval
of the Planning Commission prior to installation.
14. The project shall connect to sewer and meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District (EVMWD). The applicant shall submit water and sewer plans
to the EVMWD and shall incorporate all district conditions and standards.
15. Provisions of the City’s Noise Ordinance shall be satisfied during all site preparation
and construction activity. The applicant shall place a weatherproof 3’ x 3’ sign at the
entrance to the project site identifying the approved days and hours of construction
activity 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Only finish work and similar
interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays and may commence no earlier
than 8:00 a.m. and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m. with no construction activity to
occur on Sundays or legal holidays. The sign shall identify the name and phone
number of the development manager to address any complaints.
16. The proposed location of on-site construction trailers shall be approved by the
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Community Development Director or designee. A cash bond of $1,000 shall be
required for any construction trailers placed on the site and used during construction.
Bonds will be released after removal of trailers and restoration of the site to an
acceptable state, subject to approval of the Community Development Director or
designee. Such trailer(s) shall be fully on private property and outside the public right
of way.
17. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours.
18. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event
shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
19. Install, operate and maintain full capture systems for all storm drains that captures
runoff from the facility or site.
20. If any of the conditions of approval set forth herein fail to occur, or if they are, by their
terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to
be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the
right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition
issuance of all future building permits, deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates
of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice
of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their
compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
21. Any and all existing or proposed public areas shall be made accessible in accordance
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
22. Any and all improvements shall be in compliance with the 2013 editions of the
California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 2013 California electrical Code,
California Administrative Code, 2013 California Energy Codes, 2013 California Green
Building Standards, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations and the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
23. The developer shall comply with all Municipal Code provisions regarding construction
debris removal and recycling as set forth in Chapter 14.12 (Construction and
Demolition Waste Management) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
24. All department approvals and fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of building
permits.
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ENGINEERING
GENERAL
25. All landscaping within public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property owner
or property owner’s association or another maintenance entity approved by the City
Council.
26. In accordance with the City’s Franchise Agreement for waste disposal & recycling, the
developer shall be required to contract with CR&R Inc. for removal and disposal of all
waste material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated during cleaning,
demolition, clear and grubbing or all other phases of construction.
27. Developer shall mitigate to prevent any flooding and/or erosion downstream caused
by development of the site and or diversion of drainage.
28. The owner shall process through the Engineering Division for plan check and approval
a parcel merger for APN’s 377-050-044, 377-050-033, 377-050-062, 377-050-063 and
377-050-079.
FEES
29. The developer shall pay all development fees, including but not all inclusive: TUMF,
TIF, Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat, Railroad Canyon Benefit District and Area
Drainage Fees.
30. The developer shall pay all Engineering Division assessed, Development Impact
Fees, Plan Check and Permit fees (LEMC 16.34). Applicable Development Impact
Fees include: Railroad Canyon Road Benefit District, Stephens Kangaroo Habitat Fee
(K-Rat), Traffic Infrastructure Fee (TIF), Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
(TUMF), and Area Drainage Fee.
31. Mitigation Fees will be assessed at the prevalent rate at time of payment in full.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES
Design:
32. The project is responsible for complying with the Santa Ana Region NPDES Permits
as warranted based on the nature of development and/or activity. These Permits
include:
• General Permit -Construction
• General Permit - Industrial
• Scrap Metal
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• Deminimus Discharges
• MS4
33. The project shall complete and submit for review and approval to the Engineering
Division BOTH a preliminary and final WQMP, incorporating the LID Principles and
Stormwater BMPs.
34. The preliminary WQMP shall be approved prior to scheduling for Planning
Commission; the final WQMP shall be approved prior to issuance of any grading
or building permit.
35. The applicant shall use the Water Quality Management Plan for the Santa Ana Region
of Riverside County guidance document and template for WQMP preparation.
36. WQMP – The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) specifically identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used onsite to control identified pollutants
of concern. The applicant shall utilize the MS4 Permittee Drainage Area Management
Plan (DAMP), Model WQMP, and LID Guidance Manual for reference, and the MS4
Permittee’s WQMP template for submittal. This WQMP shall include the following:
• Detailed site and project description
• Potential stormwater pollutants
• Post-development drainage characteristics
• Low Impact Development (LID) BMP selection and analysis
• Structural and Non-Structural source control BMPs
• Site design and drainage plan (BMP Exhibit)
• Vector issues are addressed in the BMP design, operation and maintenance.
• GIS coordinates for all LID and Treatment Control BMPs
• HCOC - demonstrate that discharge flow rates, velocities, duration and volume
for the post construction condition from a 2 year and 10 year 24 hour rainfall
event will not cause significant adverse impacts on downstream erosion and
receiving waters, or measures are implemented to mitigate significant adverse
impacts to downstream public facilities and water bodies. Design goal to
replicate pre-development hydrologic regime.
37. The 2010 SAR MS4 Permit requires implementation of LID Principles and LID Site
Design, where feasible, to treat the pollutants of concern identified for the project, in
the following manner (from highest to lowest priority) : (Section XII.E.2, XII.E.3,and
XII.E.7)
• Evaluation of highest and best use for sites discharging to Lake Elsinore.
• Preventative measures (these are mostly non-structural measures, e.g.,
preservation of natural features to a level consistent with the MEP standard;
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minimization of Urban Runoff through clustering, reducing impervious areas,
etc.)
• The Project shall ‘Infiltrate, harvest and use, evapotranspire and/or bio-treat
the 85th percentile storm event also known as the Design Capture Volume
(DCV).
• The Project shall consider a properly engineered and maintained bio-
treatment system only if infiltration, harvesting and use and
evapotranspiration cannot be feasibly implemented at the project site.
• Any portion of [the DCV] that is not infiltrated, harvested and used,
evapotranspired, and/or biotreated shall be treated and discharged in
accordance with the requirements set forth in Section XII.G.
38. Parking lot landscaping shall be designed to with concave landscape grading and
provide for treatment, retention or infiltration of runoff.
39. Project hardscape areas shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage
into adjacent landscape and permeable surfaces in low traffic roads and parking lots.
40. Water Quality Facilities that service more than one parcel shall be placed in an
easement to provide for maintenance and prevent obstruction.
41. Hydromodification / Hydraulic Conditions of Concern – The project shall identify
potential Hydraulic Conditions of Concern (HCOC) and implement measures to limit
disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage systems; conserve natural areas;
protect slopes, channels and minimize significant impacts from urban runoff.
42. CEQA – If CEQA identifies resources requiring Clean Water Act Section 401
Permitting, the applicant shall obtain certification through the Santa Ana Regional
Water Quality Control Board and provide a copy to the Engineering Division.
43. The project shall use either volume-based and/or flow-based criteria for sizing BMPs
in accordance with NPDES Permit Provision XII.D.4.
Construction:
44. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for this project. A copy
of the current SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available for review upon
request.
45. Erosion & Sediment Control - Prior to the issuance of any grading or building
permit, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City Engineer, an
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as a separate sheet of the grading plan submittal
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to demonstrate compliance with the City’s NPDES Program, California Building Code,
and state water quality regulations for grading and construction activities. The Erosion
and Sediment Control Plan shall identify how all construction materials, wastes,
grading or demolition debris, and stockpiles of soil, aggregates, soil amendments, etc.
shall be property covered, stored and secured to prevent transport into local drainages
or waters by wind, rain, tracking, or dispersion. The plan shall also describe how the
project will ensure that all BMPs will be maintained during construction of any future
right of ways.
Post Construction:
46. Recorded Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan that (1) describes the long-term
operation and maintenance requirements for BMPs identified in the BMP Exhibit; (2)
identifies the entity that will be responsible for long-term operation and maintenance
of the referenced BMPs; (3) describes the mechanism for funding the long-term
operation and maintenance of the referenced BMPs, and (4) provides for annual
certification of water quality facilities by a registered civil engineer and/or the City for
a fee if the service is available.
47. All storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately marked “Only Rain in the Storm
Drain” using the City authorized marker to prevent illegal dumping in the drain system.
48. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and/or occupancy, the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with applicable NPDES permits for construction,
industrial/commercial, MS4, etc. to include:
• Demonstrate that all structural Best Management Practices (BMP’s) described
in the BMP Exhibit from the project’s approved WQMP have been
implemented, constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans
and specifications.
• Demonstrate that the project has complied with all non-structural BMPs
described in the project’s WQMP.
• Provide signed, notarized certification from the engineer of work that the
structural BMP’s identified in the project’s WQMP are installed and operational.
• Submit a copy of the fully executed, recorded Operations and Maintenance
(O&M) Plan for all structural BMPs.
• Demonstrate that copies of the project’s approved WQMP (with recorded O&M
Plan attached) are available for each of the initial occupants
(commercial/industrial) or Owner’s Association as appropriate.
• Agree to pay for a Special Investigation from the City of Lake Elsinore for a
date twelve (12) months after the issuance of a Certificate of Use and/or
Occupancy for the project to verify compliance with the approved WQMP and
O&M Plan. A signed/sealed certification from the engineer of work dated 12
months after C of O will be considered in lieu of a Special Investigation by the
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City.
• Provide a recorded copy of one of the following:
1. CC&R’s (they must include the approved WQMP and O&M Plan) for
the project’s Owners Association.
2. A water quality implementation agreement with the approved WQMP
and O&M Plan attached; or
3. The final approved Water Quality Management Plan and Operations
and Maintenance Plan.
49. Industrial Facilities - For industrial facilities subject to California’s General Permit for
Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity as defined by Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) Code.
• Prior to grading or building permit close-out and/or the issuance of a certificate
of use and occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate that compliance with
the permit has been obtained by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI)
submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the
notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number
or other proof of filing to the satisfaction of the NPDES Coordinator.
50. Chemical management - Prior to the issuance of building permits for any tank or
pipeline, the uses of said tank or pipeline shall be identified and the applicant shall
submit a Chemical Management Plan in addition to a WQMP with all appropriate
measures for chemical management (including, but not limited to, storage, emergency
response, employee training, spill contingencies and disposal).
UTILITIES:
51. All arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults, etc.)
out of the roadway shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his agent.
52. All overhead utilities shall be undergrounded in accordance with Chapter 12.16 of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
53. Underground water rights shall be dedicated to the City pursuant to the provisions of
Section 16.52.030 (LEMC), and consistent with the City’s agreement with the Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District.
54. The developer shall apply for, obtain and submit to the City Engineering Division a
letter from Southern California Edison (SCE) indicating that the construction activity
will not interfere with existing SCE facilities (aka SCE NIL).
55. The developer shall submit a copy of the "Will Serve" letter to the City Engineering
Division from the applicable water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements
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have been made for this project and specify the technical data for the water service at
the location, such as water pressure and volume etc.
IMPROVEMENTS
Design
56. All Public Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of development
as specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and Lake Elsinore Public
Works Standard Plans.
57. The developer shall install blue dot markers in the roadway at a right angle to Fire
Hydrant locations per Lake Elsinore Standards.
58. The developer shall coordinate with Riverside Transit Authority for location and
installation of bus transit facilities.
59. 10 year storm runoff shall be contained within the curb and the 100 year storm runoff
shall be contained within the street right-of-way. When either of these criteria are
exceeded, drainage facilities shall be provided.
60. All drainage facilities in this project shall be constructed to Riverside County Flood
Control District Standards.
61. A drainage study shall be provided. The study shall identify the following: identify
storm water runoff from and upstream of the site; show existing and proposed off-site
and onsite drainage facilities; and include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy
of the facilities. The drainage system shall be designed to ensure that runoff from a
10-yr storm of 6 hours or 24 hours duration under developed condition is equal or less
than the runoff under existing conditions of the same storm frequency. Both 6 hour
and 24hour storm duration shall be analyzed to determine the detention basin
capacities necessary to accomplish the desired results.
62. All natural drainage traversing the site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be
collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer. All off-site
drainage, if different from historic flow, shall be conveyed to a public facility.
63. Roof drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through coring in the street curb.
Roofs should drain to a landscaped area.
64. The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings
(California Green Building Standards Code 4.106.3).
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65. All existing storm drain inlet facilities adjacent to the subject properties shall be
retrofitted with a storm drain filter; all new storm drain inlet facilities constructed by this
project shall include a storm drain filter.
66. The owner shall dedicate via Grant of Easement to the City right-of-way along Collier
Avenue adjacent to the property frontage. The total right-of-way shall equal 60’ wide
from centerline to the project property line on Collier Avenue.
67. The owner shall dedicate via Grant Deed to the City right-of-way along Riverside Drive
adjacent to the property frontage. The total right-of-way shall equal 45’ wide from
centerline to the project property line on Riverside Drive.
68. A secondary emergency access shall be provided. This secondary access shall be a
permanent component of this project. Any access taken on properties not a part of the
development shall have a recorded access easement for emergency secondary
access.
69. The secondary access road and parking lots shall be surfaced to comply with
Engineering Division and Fire Department standards including sight distance
requirements consistent with Caltrans Standards.
70. If existing improvements are to be modified, the existing improvement plans on file
shall be modified accordingly and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance
of building permit.
Permitting/Construction
71. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained prior to any work on City right-of-way. The
developer shall submit the permit application, required fees and executed
agreements, security and other required documentation prior to issuance.
72. A Caltrans Encroachment Permit shall be obtained prior to any work on City and/or
State right-of-way, to include utility connections. The developer shall submit the
permit application, required fees and executed agreements, security and other
required documentation prior to building permit issuance.
73. A Riverside County Flood Control Encroachment Permit shall be obtained prior to any
work on RCFCD right-of-way or facilites. The developer shall submit the permit
application, required fees and executed agreements, security and other required
documentation prior to building permit issuance.
74. All compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie notes
delineated on 8 ½" x 11" Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Division before
final inspection of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
Acceptance of Improvements
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75. The developer shall submit a written request for acceptance to the City Engineer.
76. As-built plans shall be completed and signed by the City Engineer.
GRADING
Design:
77. A grading plan signed and stamped by a California Registered Civil Engineer shall be
submitted for City review and approval for all addition and/or movement of soil
(grading) on the site. The plan shall include separate sheets for erosion control, haul
route and traffic control. The grading submittal shall include all supporting
documentation and be prepared using City standard title block, standard drawings and
design manual (available at www.lake-elsinore.org).
78. All grading plan contours shall extend to minimum of 50 feet beyond property lines to
indicate existing drainage pattern.
79. The grading plan shall show that no structures, landscaping, or equipment are located
near the project entrances that could reduce sight distance.
80. If the grading plan identifies alterations in the existing drainage patterns as they exit
the site, a Hydrology and Hydraulic Report for review and approval by City Engineer
shall be required prior to issuance of grading permits. All grading that modifies the
existing flow patterns and/or topography shall be approved by the City Engineer.
81. A seismic study shall be performed on the site to identify any hidden earthquake faults,
liquefaction and/or subsidence zones present on-site. A certified letter from a
registered geologist or geotechnical engineer shall be submitted confirming the
absence of this hazard.
82. The developer shall obtain all necessary off-site easements and/or permits for off-site
grading and the applicant shall accept drainage from the adjacent property owners.
Permit/Construction:
83. Developer shall execute and submit grading and erosion control agreement, post
grading security and pay permit fees as a condition of grading permit issuance.
84. A preconstruction meeting with the City Public Works Inspector (Engineering Division)
is required prior to commencement of ANY grading activity.
85. Developer shall provide the city with a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) and Waste
Discharge Identification (WDID) letter issued by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program
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86. Prior to commencement of grading operations, developer is to provide to the City with
a map of all proposed haul routes to be used for movement of export material. All
such routes shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Haul
route shall be submitted prior to issuance of a grading permit. Hauling in excess of
5,000 cy shall be approved by City Council. (LEMC 15.72.065)
87. Export sites located within the Lake Elsinore City limits must have an active grading
permit.
88. Applicant to provide to the City a video record of the condition of all proposed public
City haul roads. In the event of damage to such roads, applicant shall pay full cost of
restoring public roads to the baseline condition. A bond may be required to ensure
payment of damages to the public right-of-way, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
89. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer. Slopes
steeper than 2 to 1 shall be evaluated for stability and proper erosion control and
approved by the City.
90. Review of the project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and sediment
and erosion control plan shall be completed. A copy of the current SWPPP shall be
kept at the project site and be available for review upon request.
91. Approval of the project Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post construction
shall be received prior to issuance of a grading permit.
92. Submit an approved environmental clearance document to the Engineering Division.
This approval shall identify and clear all proposed grading activity anticipated for this
project.
93. Developer shall pay all grading permit applicable processing, permit, security and
development fees including Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT
94. Provide final soils, geology and seismic report, including recommendations for
parameters for seismic design of buildings, and walls prior to building permit.
95. The developer shall provide a copy of an encroachment permit or any approval
documents from the Riverside County Flood Control District and/or Caltrans for
encroaching, grading, or discharging into County flood control facilities or Caltrans
right of way.
96. The parcel merger shall be approved and recorded.
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97. All required public right-of-way dedications and easements shall be prepared by the
developer or his agent and shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review
and approval prior to issuance of building permit.
98. The developer shall pay all Capital Improvement TIF and Master Drainage Fees and
Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34).
Prior to Occupancy
99. A conformed copy of the recorded parcel merger shall be provided to the Engineering
Department.
100. All public improvements shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans
or as condition of this development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
101. Proof of acceptance of maintenance responsibility of slopes, open spaces,
landscape areas, and drainage facilities shall be provided.
102. TUMF fees shall be paid. The TUMF fees shall be the effective rate at the time of
payment in full in accordance with the LEMC.
103. As-built plans for all approved plan sets shall be submitted for review and approval
by the City. The developer/developer/owner is responsible for revising the original
mylar plans. .
104. All final studies and reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie
notes delineated on 8 ½ x 11” mylar) shall be submitted in .tif format on a CD/DVD.
Studies and reports include, Soils, Seismic, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Grading,
SWPPP, WQMP, etc. Final soil report showing compliance with recommendations,
compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie notes
delineated on 8 ½ x 11” mylar) shall be submitted in .tif format on CD to the
Engineering Division before final inspection will be scheduled.
105. All plan sets and recorded maps shall be digitized and provided on CD/DVD as
follows:
• Final Map(s) - GIS Shape files* and .tif of recorded map.
• Improvement Plans – GIS Shape files* and .tif of approved as built mylar.
• Grading Plans - .tif of approved as built mylar.
*GIS Shape files must be in projected Coordinate System: NAD 83 State Plane
California Zone VI U.S. Fleet.
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106. All required public right-of-way dedications, easements, dedications and vacations
and easement agreement(s) shall be recorded with a recorded copy provided to the
City prior to final occupancy.
107. Water and sewer improvements shall be completed in accordance with Water
District Requirements.
108. In the event of damage to City roads from hauling or other construction related
activity, applicant shall pay full cost of restoring public roads to the baseline
condition.
109. Prior to grading or building permit close-out and/or the issuance of a certificate of
use or a certificate of occupancy, developer shall:
o Demonstrate that all structural BMPs have been constructed, installed and
are functioning in conformance with approved plans and specifications and
the WQMP;
o Demonstrate that they are prepared to implement all non-structural BMPs
included in the conditions of approval or building/grading permit conditions;
o Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved project
specific WQMP are available for the future owners/occupants; and
o The developer shall provide all education guidelines for Water Quality
Management Practices to the tenants, operators and owners of the
businesses of the development, regarding the environmental awareness on
good housekeeping practices that contribute to protection of storm water
quality and meet the goals of the approved WQMP in the Riverside County
NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan. Contact the City NPDES
Coordinator for handout/guideline information.
110. The property owner (aka Legally Responsible Party) shall execute and cause to be
recorded a “Covenant and Agreement” in the form provided by the City to inform
future property owners of the requirement to implement the approved final project-
specific W MP.
111. Developer shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees
including but not all inclusive: TUMF, MSHCP, TIF, Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat
and area drainage prior to occupancy/final approval.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FIRE MARSHAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
112. Riverside County Fire Department Lake Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal - It
is the responsibility of the recipient of these Fire Department conditions to forward
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them to all interested parties. The permit number (as it is noted above) is required
on all correspondence.
Questions should be directed to the Riverside County Fire Department, Lake
Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal at 130 S. Main St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Phone: (951) 671-3124 Ext. 225. The following fire department conditions shall be
implemented in accordance with the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the adopted
codes at the time of project building plan submittal, these conditions are in addition
to the adopted code requirements.
113. Blue Dot Reflectors- Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on
private streets, public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior
to installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County Fire
Dept.
114. Minimum Hydrant Fire Flow- Minimum required fire flow shall be 1,500 GPM for 2
hours duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure, which must be available before
any combustible material is placed on the job site. Average spacing between
hydrants 400’ and 225’ maximum distance from any point on the street or road
frontage to hydrant. Not less than 3 hydrants shall be provided to meet this criteria.
115. Hydrant System- A combination of on-site and off-site super fire hydrant (s) (6” x 4”
x 2- 1/2” x 2-1/2”) will be located not less than 25 feet or more than 250 feet from
any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travel ways. The
required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant (s) in the system
Average spacing between hydrants 500’ and 250’ maximum distance from any point
on the street or road frontage to hydrant.
116. Minimum Access Standards- The following access requirements are required to
be implemented to ensure fire department and emergency vehicular access. All
roadways shall conform to the City of Lake Elsinore approved roadway standards
but in no case shall the minimum fire department vehicular access be less the
following provisions:
• Twenty-nine feet (29’) clear width. Where parking is to be provided, each
parking side shall be provided with eight (8’) additional feet on each side of the
fire department access. Along the private access located on the NE face of the
building the access shall be increased to 30’ to accommodate rescue
operations in the event of a fire.
• The required all weather vehicular access shall be able to support no less than
60,000 lbs. over 2 axles.
• Roadway gradient shall not exceed 15% on any access road, driveways, and
perimeter roads.
• Turning Radius shall be 26’ inside and 38’ outside for all access roads.
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117. Secondary Access- In the interest of Public Safety, this project shall provide an
Alternate or Secondary Access. Said access shall be constructed in accordance to
the City of Lake Elsinore Engineering Department standards to accommodate full
fire response and community evacuation.
118. Automatic / Manual Gates- Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider than the
width of the traffic lane (s) serving that gate and no less than 20 feet wide. Any gate
providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least 35 feet from the
roadway and shall open to allow vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the
road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate
entrance, a 40 foot turning radius shall be used. Gate access shall be equipped with
a rapid entry system. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
prior to installation. Automatic/manual gate pins shall be rated with shear pin force,
not to exceed 30 foot pounds. Automatic gates shall be equipped with emergency
backup power. Gates activated by the rapid entry system shall remain open until
closed by the rapid entry system. Contact the Fire Planning office for current plan
check fees.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
119. Plan Check Fee- Building plan check fees shall be made payable to the “City of
Lake Elsinore”, and shall be submitted to the Fire Department at the time of plan
submittal.
120. Water System Plans- Applicant and/or developer shall submit 2 sets of water
system plans to the Fire Department for review. The plans must be signed by a
registered Civil Engineer and/or water purveyor prior to Fire Department review and
approval. Mylars will be signed by the Fire Department after review and approval.
Two (2) copies of the signed and approved water plans shall be returned to the Fire
Department before release of a building permit.
121. Prior to Building Construction Verification- This project shall be inspected and
approved by the Fire Marshal or designee prior to bringing combustible materials on
site. During said inspection all permanent road signs shall be in place, all hydrants
shall on operating and approved for use by the water purveyor, and all permanent
road surfaces shall be completed including primary and secondary access
circulation.
PRIOR TO BUILDING FINAL INSPECTION
122. Fire Sprinkler System 13- Install a complete fire sprinkler system designed in
accordance with California Building Code, California Fire Code and adopted
standards. Sprinkler systems with pipe sizes larger than 4 inches in diameter will
require the Engineer or Architect of Record certification with details and calculations
with “wet signature” that the building structural system is designed to support the
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seismic and gravity loads for the support of the additional weight of the sprinkler
system. The PIV and FDC shall be located to the front of the building in an approved
location, unobstructed and within 50 feet of an approved road or driveway, within
200 feet of a hydrant. A C-16 licensed contractor must submit plans, along with the
current fee, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation.
123. Sprinkler System Monitoring- Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler
system(s) with 20 or more heads. Valve monitoring, water-flow alarm and trouble
signals shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote
station or proprietary monitoring station in accordance with California Building Code,
California Fire Code and adopted standards. An approved audible sprinkler flow
alarm shall be provided on the exterior in an approved location. The location of the
Fire Alarm Control Unit shall be located in an environmentally controlled location in
accordance with 10.14 (NFPA 72, 2013). A C-10 licensed contractor must submit
plans designed in accordance with adopted standards, along with the current fee, to
the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation.
124. Designated Fire Lanes- The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire
Department for approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate
lane painting and/ or signs.
125. Knox Rapid Entry Box- A rapid entry Knox Box shall be installed on the outside of
the building. Key(s) shall have durable and legible tags affixed for identification of
the correlating tenant space. Special forms are available from this office for ordering
the Knox Box. If the building/facility is protected with a fire alarm or burglar alarm
system, it is recommended that the lock box be “tamper” monitoring.
126. Fire Extinguishers – Minimum Install portable fire extinguishers complying with
Section 906 of the 2013 California Fire Code with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC and
signage. Fire Extinguishers located in public areas shall be in recessed cabinets
mounted 48” (inches) to center above floor level with maximum 4” projection from
the wall. Contact Fire Dept. for proper placement of equipment prior to installation.
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