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2014-04-16 DRC Final MinutesCITY OF ORANGE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES - FINAL April 16, 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 5:08 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 4 -2 -2014. Committee Member Fox 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 5:12 p.m. MOTION CARRIED. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 2 of 7 Regular Session — 5:30 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. CONSENT ITEMS: Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve the minutes of 4 -2 -2014 from the Design Review Committee, as corrected during the discussion at the Administrative Sessions. SECOND: Craig Wheeler AYES: Carol Fox, Robert Imboden, Joe Woollett, Craig Wheeler, and Tim McCormack NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 3 of 7 AGENDA ITEMS: Continued Items: Due to the applicants not being present, a motion was made by Committee Member Fox to reorder the agenda and move Item #2 DRC #4693 -13 to follow Item #3 DRC No. 4705 -13 on the agenda. SECOND: Craig Wheeler AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 4 of 7 New Agenda Items: (2) DRC No. 4705 -13 — Giannini Residence • A proposal to construct a new detached two car garage at the rear of a contributing building in the Old Towne Historic District. • 229 W. Almond 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. Ms. Moshier stated that there was a typo in the staff report that asked for a Recommended Action of a Preliminary Review, however, the action being requested was a Final Determination. Public Comments: Jeff Frankel of the Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) stated that they would like to see the historic garage structure restored rather than demolished and replaced. Steve Giannini, Applicant was present to answer questions and concerns from the DRC. Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. The applicant was given two options: either to restore the structure to its original design if further inspection of the existing structure confirmed that substantial historic material remained, or proceed with the new design presented, with the attention given to the following: If demolishing existing structure • Finishing of the tongue and groove siding at the corners. • Window trim detail should match existing house. • Arches should be eliminated from garage door windows. • Detailing of barge rafters to be done in historical manner • Eave overhang to comply with minimum dimensions. • Detail of materials and corner treatment for dormer. If rehabbing existing structure Reuse materials to the maximum extent possible. For the existing structure, study the structural stability of the walls, particularly at the garage door opening. There may be a need for new footings. Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to continue DRC No. 4705 -13 on the basis of the discussion that is included above. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler NOES: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 5 of 7 (3) 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(a),cityoforange.org • DRC Action: Final Determination Marissa Moshier, Staff Contact presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report. Public Comments: None. Donna Miller Applicant was presented to answer questions and concerns from the Committee. Everett Martinez, MKA Architects, was present to answer questions and concerns from the Committee. Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. Committee Member Woollett made a motion to approve DRC No. 4693 -13 in accordance with the staff findings and conditions of the staff report and with the following additional conditions: • Construction drawings submitted to the Building Department shall be brought back to DRC committee for a final review and determination of compliance prior to the issuance of building permits with the additional conditions noted below: • Railings shown on the front of the building shall be omitted. • The space under the stairway shall be left completely open except . for structural supports. • The appropriate framing connectors for the existing stairway shall be covered in a historically appropriate manner or replaced with historically appropriate connections. • The handrail shall be a simple design compatible with the historical period of the house. SECOND: Craig Wheeler AYES: Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler NOES: Carol Fox ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 6 of 7 (4) DRC No. 4744 -14 — Tilted Kilt • A proposal for a new outdoor patio area of 1160 SF and making exterior changes for the outdoor patio at a restaurant building within the Stadium Promenade center. • 1625 W. Katella Avenue • Staff Contact: Robert Garcia, 714- 744 -7231, rgarcia(a-,cityoforange.org • DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission Robert Garcia, Staff Contact presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report. Public Comments: None. Matthew Cunningham, Applicant, John Hourian, Landscape Architect, and Herman Jack Ajamian, Architect were present to answer questions or concern from the DRC Committee. Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. Committee Member Fox made a motion to recommend approval of DRC No. 4744 -14 in accordance with the staff findings and conditions of the staff report and with the following additional conditions: • That the new proposed door match the two existing doors to the building to the greatest extent possible. • That the new paving at the walkway match the existing paving on the entry way. • That if any Cypress trees that are intended to remain get lost in the construction process, that they be replaced in like size in kind. SECOND: Joe Woollett AYES: Carol Fox, Joe Woollett, Robert Imboden, Tim McCormack and Craig Wheeler NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2014 Page 7 of 7 ADJOURNMENT: Committee Member Fox made a motion to adjourn to the next regular scheduled Design Review Committee meeting on May 7, 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 7:36 p.m.