03-06-2019 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES – FINAL
March 6, 2019
Committee Members Present: Anne McDermott – Chair
Mary Anne Skorpanich – Vice Chair
Tim McCormack
Carol Fox
Robert Imboden
Staff in Attendance: Bill Crouch, Community Development Director
Marissa Moshier, Historic Preservation Planner
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner
Jessica Wang, Administrative Specialist
Simonne Fannin, Recording Secretary
Administrative Session – 5:04
Chair McDermott opened the Administrative Session at 5:04 p.m. and inquired about
Policy/Procedural Information.
Marissa Moshier, Historic Preservation Planner, introduced Jessica Wang, Administrative
Specialist, who will assist staff with Design Review Committee tasks and responsibilities.
Ms. Moshier explained that the content of the minutes will be more contained and abbreviated in
the future. She also reminded the Members to submit their 700 Form as soon as possible.
Chair McDermott stated that she, Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director,
Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner, and Committee Member Fox met with Ms. Catlin to provide
direction on the windows for her project at 585 E. Culver Avenue.
Chair McDermott also met with the applicant, Community Development Director Bill Crouch,
and Ms. Pehoushek for the Sky Palm Villas Senior Apartment at 180 N. Tustin Street project to
provide direction on the driveway entrance and the treatment of the side of the that faces the
residential property in the rear.
Chair McDermott provided information on a citrus pest that is affecting citrus in the region.
Committee Member Skorpanich made a motion to close the Administrative Session of the
Design Review Committee meeting.
SECOND: Imboden
AYES: McCormack, Imboden, Skorpanich, McDermott, and Fox
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Administrative Session adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
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Regular Session – 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members McCormack, Imboden, Skorpanich, McDermott, and Fox were present.
FLAG SALUTE:
Vice Chair Skorpanich led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Opportunity for Members of the public to address the Design Review Committee on matters not
listed on the Agenda.
Judy Schroeder, resident, provided photographs to the Members and opined about the A-frame
signs and banners in the Plaza.
Mr. Crouch, stated the City had engaged a consultant to update the City’s sign ordinance; it
should be ready for review within the next couple of months.
CONSENT ITEMS:
(1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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AGENDA ITEMS:
CONTINUED ITEMS:
(2) DRC No. 4922-17 – WAHLQUIST RESIDENCE
A proposal to construct a 676 square foot addition to a contributing single-family
residence in the Old Towne Historic District.
138 N. Pine Street, Old Towne Historic District
Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, (714) 744-7243, mmoshier@cityoforange.org
DRC Action: Final Determination
Ms. Moshier provided an overview of the project consistent with the staff report.
Chair McDermott opened the public comment portion of the meeting; there were no speakers.
The Committee Members and Mr. Duane Brenneise, applicant and architect, discussed the types,
size, and location of the proposed windows.
The Committee had questions and comments on the following:
The size and placement of the roof vents and whether or not there is proper venting.
The placement/reasoning and number of the ridge lines on the addition.
Mr. Brenneise clarified the placement and material of the window trim.
Satisfaction with the reduction in the size of the addition. Some Committee Members
struggled with the way the mass was handled on the rear elevation.
The ratio of siding to windows on the west and south elevations.
The proposed window sizes do not match the existing windows.
Concern about meeting Building Code egress requirements for the windows in the
bedrooms. The double-hung windows may need to be changed to casements to meet
this requirement.
An accurate elevation has not been provided for the proposed windows and the detail
does not reflect traditional double hung windows with sash and frame, etc. The
Committee must see a clear representation of the proposed windows on the plans.
The eave separation between the addition and garage and whether the project includes
notching the garage to create the required distance separation. Mr. Brenneise clarified
that the proposal meets the Building Code requirement for distance separation
between the garage and the addition. .
The color selection noted on the plans. Mr. Brenneise clarified the color scheme for
the Committee.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve Design Review No. 4922–17 - Wahlquist
residence based on the findings and conditions in the staff report with the following additional
conditions:
The bedroom window on the north elevation shall be deleted from the elevation to
match the plan.
If any additional venting is required; it shall be supported through alternate types of
vents, whether it is eave or roofing field tile vents.
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Windows shall meet the egress requirements in the bedrooms and shall be drawn and
shown to staff for their approval.
For all new windows, details shall be provided to staff in terms of their operation,
design, and details.
SECOND: McCormack
AYES: McCormack, Skorpanich, McDermott, Fox, and Imboden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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NEW AGENDA ITEMS:
(3) DRC No. 4812-15 – First Golden Village
A proposal to construct four new duplexes (8 total units) on four lots of record with
shared access easements.
4521/4539/4543/4545 E. Washington Avenue
Staff Contact: Robert Garcia, (714) 744-7231, rgarcia@cityoforange.org
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
Robert Garcia, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the project consistent with the staff
report.
Ben Phan, project designer, provided a brief description of the project design. Richard Garcia,
landscape architect, approached and explained the landscape plan, bio-retention basin, and plant
selection.
Chair McDermott opened the public comment portion of the meeting; there were no speakers.
The Committee had questions and comments on the following:
The two-story units are too close to the neighboring properties.
The lack of thought given to the interior or exterior views from the project.
The placement of the air-conditioning units 3 feet from the property line.
The lack of contextual discussion as to how the project fits into its surroundings and
what impacts the project might create.
The lack of a streetscape elevation showing all of the proposed buildings together.
Concern over lack of community input.
The front door presence is missing; French doors seem to be an odd choice for a front
door and could create privacy issues.
The elevations lack clarity; callouts do not coordinate with the elevation notes and
there are several drafting errors.
The second-story decks of the rear units look out onto the neighbor's properties; the
deck should probably be eliminated from Unit 3.
It appears as though there is a gap where the column integrates with the beam on the
deck on the south elevation.
The need for materials to be called out on the plans and elevations.
The repetitive nature of the buildings and landscaping is not appealing. The
Committee recommended undulating the building face.
The plan does not strike a balance between the landscape, building, and hardscape.
Richard Garcia explained landscaping was reduced to meet the requirements of the
Fire Department.
The site plan is flawed due to the applicant trying to maximize the number of units on
the lot; the buildings are too large to achieve a quality landscape treatment.
The repetition of the design creates an urban aesthetic instead of suburban.
There is not a proper entry walkway into any of the units nor are they approachable or
inviting.
There is no sidewalk to move the trash bins on; they would have to be pulled through
the bark pathway.
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Mr. Pham was willing to continue the item in order to address the Committee’s concerns.
Committee Member Imboden made a motion to continue Design Review No. 4812 – 15 – First
Golden Village in order to allow the applicant to rework the project based on Committee
Member comments.
SECOND: Skorpanich
AYES: McCormack, Skorpanich, Fox, McDermott, and Imboden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Imboden moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
SECOND: McCormack
AYES: McDermott, McCormack, Skorpanich, Imboden, and Fox
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2019.