2014-04-02 DRC Final MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES - FINAL
April 2, 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 Cisneros, Recording Secretary
Administrative Session — 5:00 P.M.
Chair Member Imboden opened the Administrative Session at 5:11 p.m.
Chair Member Imboden stated there was no Policy or Procedural information.
Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner, stated that staff will be mindful about including key DRC
feedback on the minutes.
Committee Member Fox stated that there have been anomalies on the project location maps this
year, and requested that the maps be double- checked by the staff for accuracy for the packets.
Chair Member Imboden stated that the Committee would prefer that the applicants submit reduced
sized drawings for their projects.
The Committee Members reviewed the meeting minutes from the Design Review Committee
meeting of 3 -5 -2014 and 3 -19 -2014.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to close the Administrative Session of the Design Review
Committee meeting.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Joe Woollett, Craig Wheeler, and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Administrative Session adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Regular Session — 5:37 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.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Committee Member McCormack made a motion to approve the minutes of 3 -5 -2014 and 3 -19 -2014
from the Design Review Committee, as well as the corrections that were discussed during the
Administrative Sessions.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Joe Woollett, Craig Wheeler, and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Committee Member Fox requested that DRC No. 4730 -14 be pulled from the Consent Agenda
moving it to the regular Agenda.
Vice Chair McCormack stated that he would recuse himself from Item 2, DRC No. 4730 -14.
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AGENDA ITEMS:
f2) DRC No. 4730 -14 — PHAM -TON RESIDENCE FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
• The applicant has submitted the final landscape plans for review and approval prior to
installation of landscaping in compliance with Conditions of Approval from DRC No. 4456-
09.
• 6022 Jack Pine Lane
• Staff Contact: Anne E. Fox, (714) 744 -7236, afox2cit oforan e.org
• DRC Action: Final Approval
Anne Fox, Associate Planner presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comment
None.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion.
• The Committee questioned the use of chain link fencing and discussed the use of an
alternative material.
Douglas Kent, Applicant, was present to answer questions and concerns regarding the project.
Committee Member Joe Woollett made a motion to approve DRC No. 4730 -14 in accordance with
the staff findings and conditions of the staff report and with the following additional conditions:
• That the chain linked fence shown in the drawings be replaced by coated rectangular mesh
fencing.
SECOND: . Craig Wheeler
AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Tim McCormack
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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New Agenda Items:
(3) DRC No. 4734 -14 — ELEVEN 10 WEST (THE PICERNE GROUP)
• The applicant proposes to construct a 5- level, approximately 226,511 square -foot residential
building containing 260 units with a maximum building height of 63 feet, 6 inches. The
project building would be designed around three interior courtyards, one of which would
contain a pool.
• 1110 W. Town and Country Road
• Staff Contact: Robert Garcia, 714 - 744 -7231, rgarcia ,cit oforange.org
• DRC Action: Preliminary Review
Robert Garcia, Associate Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comment None
Present were John Olivier, Matt Jackson, Irwin Yau, and Brad Perozzi of The Picerne Group,
Applicant, to answer any concerns or questions regarding the project.
The Committee discussed and commented on the following:
• The need for more attention to be given to the interface between the east elevation of the
project and adjacent office plaza space. The DRC suggested that the design refinements
could provide for a distinctive interesting urban space. Refinements may include articulation
landscaping greenscreen.
• The need to explore the interface between the project the commercial center to the west, and
particularly the property line landscape area. The DRC made suggestions about plant
material and the use of vertical elements to break up the linear appearance of the vehicular
access and possible articulation of the western elevation of the apartments
• The need to revisit the proposed exterior building materials, with special attention given to
the making the elevations interesting, but not too busy looking. Consider articulation, recess
spaces, needs to be more composed.
• The treatment of stairwells, giving consideration to how they will look at night when lit in
relation to the overall elevations.
• Accommodating sustainable landscaping in appropriately designed planting wells that
support the plant material, but also maintain a pedestrian oriented, safe condition. Use
materials that do well in both shade and sunlight areas.
• Giving attention to mechanical equipment as seen from adjacent 16 -story building.
• Lighting needs attention, provide a concept for architectural, landscaping, safety and
inhabitants. Lighting needs to account for all the different elements.
• North/West corner tower needs attention. It could be designed differently. Horizontal planes
are busy.
The item was presented for preliminary review; therefore, no action was taken.
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DRC No. 4687 -13 — AVONTI SALON FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
• The applicant has submitted the final landscape plans for review and approval in compliance
with Conditions of Approval for DRC No. 4687 -13.
• 206 West Almond Avenue, Old Towne Orange Historic District
Staff Contact: Anna Pehoushek, (714) 744 -7228, apehoushekkcit oforange.org
• DRC Action: Final Annroval
Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner, announced that the applicant was not present and has requested
that the item be continued.
Committee Member Fox made a motion to continue DRC No.4687 -13 upon request of planning
staff.
SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Carol Fox, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Joe Woollett made a motion to adjourn to the next regular scheduled Design
Review Committee meeting on April 16, 2014.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Carol Fox, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.