2014-03-05 DRC Final MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES - FINAL
March 5, 2014
Committee Members Present: Robert Imboden - Chair
Tim McCormack — Vice Chair
Carol Fox
Craig Wheeler
Joe Woollett
Committee Members Absent: None
Staff in Attendance: Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner
Angie Ibarra, Recording Secretary
Administrative Session — 5:00 P.M.
Chair Member Imboden opened the Administrative Session at 5:08 p.m.
Chair Member Imboden stated there was no Policy or Procedural information.
The Committee Members reviewed the meeting minutes from the Design Review Committee
meeting of 3 -5 -2014 and 3 -19 -2014.
Committee Member Woollett made a motion to close the Administrative Session of the Design
Review Committee meeting.
SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Joe Woollett, Craig Wheeler, and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Administrative Session adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Regular Session — 5:30 pm
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.
There were no speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to approve the minutes from the Design Review
Committee meeting of 2 -5 -2014 and 2 -19 -2014, with the changes and corrections noted during the
Administrative Session.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Joe Woollett, Craig Wheeler, and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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AGENDA ITEMS:
Continued Items: None
(2) DRC No. 4731 -14 — STATE FARM INSURANCE SIGNAGE
• A proposal to install signage on a contributor to the Plaza Historic District.
• 60 Plaza Square
• 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.
Public Comment
Jeff Frankel, address on file, was present and made a comment regarding placing the mounting
hardware in the mortar joints of the building.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Adam Guss, applicant, building tenant and State Farm Representative, was present to answer any
questions from the DRC regarding this project.
Martin Neil, signage designer, address on file, was present to answer questions from the DRC
regarding this project.
Committee Member Woollett made a motion to approve DRC No. 4731 -14 in accordance with the
staff findings and conditions of the staff report and with the following additional conditions:
• That the mounting studs all occur in grout joints with the strong recommendation that the
studs be 3/16 inch, rather than 1/4 inch.
SECOND: Carol Fox
AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: Craig Wheeler
MOTION CARRIED
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DRC No. 4719 -13 — SARGEANT RESIDENCE
A proposal to restore the front porch, replace windows and repair or replace siding on a
contributor to the Old Towne Historic District.
576 E. Van Bibber Avenue
Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, 714 - 744 -7243, mmoshiergcit oforange.org
DRC Action: Final Determination
Marissa Moshier, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report
Public Comments:
Jeff Frankel, address on file, was present in support of the project.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Bruce Sargeant, owner (address on file), was present to answer any questions from the DRC
regarding this project.
Nathan Menard, Menarch Architecture, was present to answer any questions from the DRC
regarding this project.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve DRC No. 4719 -13 based on the findings in the
staff report and with the conditions listed in the staff report with the additional conditions as follows:
• Option One Sheet 03 with the smaller window is preferable, with the exception that the
siding under the window be vertical beadboard to match as close as possible in scale to the
beadboard that is existing behind it. That there be a 1 %2 "or 2" sill under the window to
separate the vertical beadboard from the horizontal siding above it and that piece of trim be
tied to a vertical piece of trim to make the transition to the horizontal siding around the
corner.
• That the entablature type of trim that is indicated on the proposed south elevation on Sheet 03
be erased since it is non - existing.
• That the center window on the west elevation be indicated on that elevation as being new.
• That the concrete texture on the new planter boxes match as closely as possible to the
concrete texture of the visible existing foundation.
SECOND: . Craig Wheeler
AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Craig Wheeler and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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DRC No. 4722 -13 — STENSBY RESIDENCE
A proposal to construct an addition at the rear of a contributor to the Old Towne Historic
District.
725 E. Palm 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.
Public Comments:
Jeff Frankel, address on file, was present to comment in favor of the project.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
Joel and Danine Stensby, owners, were present to answer any questions from the DRC regarding this
project.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to approved DRC No. 4722 -13 in accordance with the
findings of the staff report and conditions of the staff report.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Craig Wheeler and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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DRC No. 4718 -13 — CULVER HOUSE
• A proposal to construct a porch and balcony on the east elevation of a historic building and to
reconstruct a rear addition to an accessory structure in the Old Towne Historic District.
• 205 E. Palmyra Avenue
• Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, 714- 744 -7243, mmoshierkcityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Preliminary Review
Marissa Moshier, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comments:
Jeff Frankel, representing OTPA, address on file, was present to express his opposition to the
project.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion
Todd Essenmacher, owner, was present to answer questions from the DRC regarding this project.
Lisa Switzer, address on file, was present to answer questions from the DRC regarding this project.
Committee Member Woollett provided a summary of the DRC's comments and suggestions on the
project:
• Extend or connect the existing east porch cover to a new porch cover.
• Consider terminating the fence at the porch instead of running through the porch to the side
of the house.
• Explore porch options that avoid or minimize the introduction of new architectural elements
on the east elevation.
• Continue the lattice along the base of the porch to match the existing lattice.
• Study the second story balcony further, with particular attention to the details of the support
elements. Explore design options that more closely reference the Juliette balcony on the
south elevation.
The item was presented for preliminary review; therefore, no action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Imboden made a motion to adjourn to the next regular scheduled Design
Review Committee meeting on 3 -19 -2014.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Carol Fox and Tim McCormack
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.