1998-07-22 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
for Wednesday July 22, 1998
Board Members Present: Rick Cavecche (Chair)
Tim McCormack*
Steve Prothero
Robert Reilly**
Susan Secoy
(*Arrived at approximately 5:50 p.m.)
(** Arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m.)
Board Member Absent: None
Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Administrative Session - 4: 30 P.M.
The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m.. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:05 p. m. Chairman, Rick Cavecche, welcomed Ms. Susan Secoy as the newly
appointed member to the Design Review Board.
Regular Session - S: 30 P.M.
Rick Cavecche opened the meeting. The June 17, June 24 and July 8, 1998 meeting minutes
were deferred for review and approval to the end of the meeting.
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A motion was made by Tim McCormack to approve the June 17, 1998 minutes with the
following revisions:
DRB #3327 (K & Y Chapman Partnersl, page 4, condition 3 amended as follows:
3. Provide concrete enhanced paving at pedestrian crossing between the two buildings.
SECOND: Robert Reilly
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Susan Secoy
MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Robert Reilly to approve the June 24, 1998 minutes with the following
revisions:
DRB #3249 (Mills Corporation) page 2 Stylon Suns: sentence 3 amended as follows:
Keep black and white or monochromatic.
SECOND: Rick Cavecche
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tim McCormack
ABSTAINED: Susan Secoy
MOTION CARRIED
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A motion was made by Tim McCormack to approve the July 8, 1998 minutes (with the exception
of Item #2, DRB 3261) with the following revisions:
DRB #3341 (Rock Creek Ranch-West Parcel), page 10, condition 3 amended as follows:
3. Add landscaping (trees and shrubs) to common area at the triangular space behind Building
#1.
Condition 6, amended as follows:
6. Modify walkway location to add tree wells (minimum City standard 3' x 3) in front of
Buildings #1, 2, 5, 11, 12, 13 & 14 to create a unified streetscape.
Condition 8, amended as follows:
8. Upgrade size of Queen Palms from 36 inch box to minimum 12 ft. brown trunk height.
(Alms rhombifolia may be reduced in size [minimum 1 S gallon) to defer cost for palm tree
upgrade).
Condition 9, amended as follows:
9. Add a variety of vines for usage on walls and trellis structures.
Condition 11 amended as follows:
11. Reduce spacing among street trees along right of way from 45 ft. to 35 ft. on center.
SECOND: Rick Cavecche
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Susan Secoy
MOTION CARRIED
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1) DRB No. 3249
OFFSTH • Signage and change of elevations of new
City Mills Shopping Center Complex retail tenant at City Mills Shopping Center.
Affinity Corporation Architects • C-2 (General Business District)
(Approved on the consent calendar)
MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project as submitted.
SECOND: Rick Cavecche
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tim McCormack, Robert Reilly
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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DRB No. 3265
Carmax
Orange Drive-In site (State College BI.)
James E. Baldovin, Landscape Architect
• Final landscape plan for proposed
automotive sales facility
• M-1 (Industrial District), Southwest
Redevelopment Project Area
(Applicant not present)
MOTION by Steve Prothero to continue the project.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(3) DRB No. 3344
Howard Morgan Accessory second unit housing addition
835 N. Lincoln Street R1-6 (Single Family Residential District)
Bert Tarayat, Architect Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by Howard Morgan. The new plans showed the renovation of the
existing house with the proposed unit constructed above the new garage addition. The
architecture contained traditional craftsman style details with some Japanese design influence.
The plans also indicate the use of opaque glass for the south bedroom windows, and that the
metal railing has been replaced with a high solid wall between the front balcony and the neighbor
to the south. The owner voluntarily offered that the rear balcony is to be deleted entirely.
The DRB stated that the overall design and remodeling of the entire project is a vast
improvement over the existing 50's style house.
MOTION by Rick Cavecche to recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission,
subject to the following condition:
1. The rear balcony shall be deleted entirely.
SECOND: Steve Prothero
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tim McCormack, Robert Reilly
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(4) DRB No. 3346
Western Union
1776 N. Tustin Street
Larry Manchel
Wall sign addition for an existing liquor
store
C-TR (Limited Business District, Tustin
Street Redevelopment Project Area)
(Applicant not present)
MOTION by Steve Prothero to continue the project.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(5) DRB No. 3347
Western Union
123 E. Collins Avenue
Larry Manchel
• Wall sign addition for an existing
convenience market
• C-1 (Limited Business District)
(Applicant not present)
MOTION by Steve Prothero to continue the project.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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61 DRB No. 3348
St. John's Lutheran Church
141 S. Center Street
Architects Orange
• Access ramp addition to the front of an
existing child care facility
• O-P (Office Professional District)
• Old Town
The project was presented by Darrell Hebenstreit, Project Architect. The proposal is to construct
a handicap access ramp at the front of the building, and to install and new handrails for the
existing steps at the front porch. Although there is already an existing access ramp in back of
building, a secondary exit is required under the State Uniform Building Code and Federal A.D.A.
Code based on occupancy load. The use of a mechanical lift was considered but later ruled out
because it would become an attractive play apparatus for the children occupying the facility.
The board stated that other alternatives should be explored because this is a contributing
structure within the Old Towne District, and that the proposed facade alterations would impact
the building's historic integrity. The first preference would be to not construct the access ramp
and handrails if the Historic Building Code can be applied. If all options are exhausted with
code exemptions, then more appropriate designs and material should be considered.
MOTION by Rick Cavecche to continue this project for further study of alternative methods.
SECOND: Steve Prothero
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robert Reilly
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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DRB No. 3349
LA Fitness
Parcel 5, The Block @ Orange
City Mills Shopping Center Complex
Terrell D. Nemnich, Architect
• New health spa/sports club facility
• C-2 (General Business District)
The project was presented by Terry Nemnich, Project Architect, and Debra Warner with the
Mills Corporation. The proposal is to develop a new 38,000 sq.ft. health club facility located at
the out-parcels of the Mills Complex. The intent is to fit into and complement the overall center
while still maintaining the prototype image design of LA Fitness.
MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the conceptual plans with the following conditions:
1. The southeast corner of the building to be revised to comply with setback requirements for
vehicular sight distance.
2. Add landscaping in areas that are not required for minimum drive aisle through out parking
lot area. Provide minimum one tree per 6 parking space. Add planting fmgers in parking lot
area.
3. Building material and color palette approved as submitted
4. Wall sign along north building elevation is too close to cornice line. Reduce sign letter
height. Provide clarification on graphic panels along south building elevation.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit fmal site, building, landscaping, and signage
plans to DRB for approval.
SECOND: Susan Secoy
AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Robert Reilly
ABSTAINED: Tim McCormack
MOTION CARRIED