2014-01-15 DRC Final MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES - FINAL
Committee Members Present: Tim McCormack
Carol Fox
Robert Imboden
Craig Wheeler
Joe Woollett
Committee Members Absent: None
Staff in Attendance: Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager
Angie Ibarra, Recording Secretary
Administrative Session — 5:00 P.M.
Chair Fox opened the Administrative Session at 5:10 p.m.
January 15, 2014
Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager advised that there will be a new format for the minutes of
the future DRC meetings. Gary Sheatz, Senior Assistant City Attorney was present to discuss
concerns and answer questions.
The Committee Members reviewed the minutes from the November 20, 2013 and December 18,
2013 Design Review Committee meeting. Corrections and changes were noted.
Committee Member Tim McCormack made a motion to adjourn the Administrative Session of
the Design Review Committee meeting.
SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Carol Fox, Craig Wheeler Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Administrative Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:50 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
All Committee Members were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Design Review Committee on matters not
listed on the Agenda.
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There were no speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS:
(1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Committee Member Imboden made a motion to approve the minutes from the Design Review
Committee meeting of November 20, 2013 and December 18, 2013 with the changes and
corrections noted during the Administrative Session.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woo
llett
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(2) Committee Member McCormack made a motion to pull DRC No. 4713 -13 — PLAZA WEST
from the consent to agenda and have a quick review.
SECOND: Robert Imboden
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
AGENDA ITEMS:
(3) DRC No. 4713 -13 — PLAZA WEST
• A proposal to modify of an existing sign program
• 1520 -1634 E. Katella Avenue
• Staff Contact: Robert Garcia, 714- 744 -7231, r arcia@a cityoforange.ojg
• DRC Action: Final Determination
Robert Garcia, Associate Planner, presented the proposal to modify an existing sign program
consistent with the staff report.
Don Adams applicant stated that what they are attempting to do by the revised sign program is to
bring it into conformance with the sign code of the City.
Committee Member McCormack questioned that neon lighting was included in the sign
program.
Robert Garcia stated that this was something that the applicant had requested.
Don Adams stated that it's to allow some creativity with the signage.
Committee Member McCormack and Chair Fox requested clarification of the lettering.
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Don Adams provided clarification.
Public Comments:
None
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to approve DRC No. 4713 -13, Plaza West, subject
to the findings and conditions contained in the Staff Report and with the additional conditions:
• The free standing signs (the lettering saying Tustin and Katella West Plaza) on top of the
sign, plus the street address at the bottom of the sign be internally illuminated using
acrylic push through lettering.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woo
llett
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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New Agenda Items:
Chair Fox recused herself from the meeting and Committee Member Imboden continued the
meeting.
(4) DRC No. 4711 -13- BOLAND RESIDENCE
• A proposal for an addition to an existing residence and new attached accessory second
dwelling unit. The addition to the main house includes a first floor and second floor
component with an attached a garage and attached accessory second dwelling unit.
• 544 N. Grand Street
• Staff Contact Robert Garcia - 714 - 744 -7231, rgarcia(2cityof6range.org
• Continued from DRC meeting: November 20, 2013
• DRC Action: Final Determination
Robert Garcia presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report. Robert Garcia
stated that based on the last DRC meeting on November 20, 2013, the items that needed to be
addressed were:
• The boxiness of the second story.
• The laundry room creating a bottle neck
• The design created to the open space of the adjacent property
• Floor area ratio.
In response the applicant has redesigned the second story.
Mr. Boland, applicant, detailed the changes on the plans.
Committee Member Imboden wanted clarification about the colors.
Mr. Boland provided clarification.
Committee Member Imboden asked for clarification on the interior floor plan.
Mr. Boland provided clarification.
Public Comments:
None.
Committee Member Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Committee Member McCormack made a motion to approve DRC No. 4711 -13, Boland
Residence, subject to the findings and conditions contained in the Staff Report and with the
additional conditions:
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• The offset from the west second story elevation that faces in the south be painted white.
• The front yard to be designated as planting along the 5' setback and DG provided as
shown.
• The white as shown on the colored elevations to be consistent with the colors scheme ST-
1 stating that the white color be ST -1 Omega 12 "Chenille" smooth.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Carol Fox
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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(5) DRC No. 4693 -13 - Miles Stairway
• A proposal to replace a staircase on the rear of a contributing building in the Old Towne
historic district.
• 535 W. Chapman Avenue
• Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, 714- 744 -7243, mmoshier @cityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Final Determination
Marissa Moshier, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Marissa stated that the proposal to replace an exterior staircase on a contributor to historic district.
Public Comments:
None.
Chair Fox opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Committee Member Imboden stated that he needed clarification on the changes to the doors and
windows. Ms. Moshier provided clarification.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to recommend continuing this DRC No.4693 -13 — Miles
Stairway.
• To have the stair redesigned so as to have more risers in the upper run of the stair, to
minimize the required area of that mid landing. It would then reduce the number of risers in
the lower run of the stair.
• To relocate the storage door to the existing location of the window that had been removed
on the rear elevation and reduce the proposed stoop to a minimal code required stoop size
for that door.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Robert Imboden
Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Carol Fox
Joe Woollett
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
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(5) DRC No. 4691 -13 — THE FILLING STATION
• A proposal to construct a patio cover over outdoor dining area at a restaurant in the Old
Towne historic district.
• 201 N. Glassell Street
• Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, 714 - 744 -7243, mmoshier @cityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Final Determination
Marissa Moshier presented the project consistent with the staff report.
The applicant agreed with findings and conditions.
Public Comments:
None.
Chair Fox opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Committee Member Woollett requested clarifications. The applicant responded.
Committee Member Woollett made a motion to continue DRC No. 4691 -13, The Filling Station,
with the following additional Conditions:
• To come back with drawings that show structural support systems, drainage systems,
lighting if applicable and colors.
• That drawings be more complete and consistent between themselves, so that we can really
see what is being proposed in detailed.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woollett, Carol Fox
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED:
MOTION CARRIED.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to adjourn to the next regular scheduled Design
Review Committee meeting on February 5, 2014.
SECOND:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Joe Woollett
Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack, Craig Wheeler, Joe Woollett, Carol Fox
None
None
None
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.