2014-11-05 DRC Final MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES - FINAL
Committee Members Present: Robert Imboden - Chair
Tim McCormack — Vice Chair
Craig Wheeler
Carol Fox
November 5, 2014
Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Le, Senior Planner
Marissa Moshier, Associate Planner — Historic Preservation
Angie Cisneros, Recording Secretary
Administrative Session — 5:00
Chair Imboden opened the Administrative Session at 5:30 p.m.
Committee Member McCormack recused himself from Item #2, DRC No.. 4740 -14 — CC Properties
Residence due to the involvement of his firm in the project.
Committee Member Fox recused herself from Item #6, DRC No. 4731 -14 — Hamilton Residence due
to the involvement of her firm in the project.
Chair Imboden inquired if there was any Policy or Procedural information. Jennifer Le stated there
were none.
The Committee Members reviewed the meeting minutes from the Design Review Committee
meeting of October 15, 2014.
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to close the Administrative Session of the Design
Review Committee meeting.
SECOND: Carol Fox
AYES: Tim McCormack, Robert Imboden, Craig Wheeler and Carol Fox
NOES: None
Administrative Session adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED.
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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. There were no public comments.
CONSENT ITEMS
Committee Member McCormack made a motion to approve the minutes of October 15, 2014, from
the Design Review Committee, as emended during the discussion at the Administrative Session.
SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Tim McCormack, Robert Imboden, Carol Fox and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
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AGENDA ITEMS:
Continued Items:
(2) DRC No. 4740 -14 — CC PROPERTIES RESIDENCE
• A proposal to rehabilitate an existing contributing two -story residence, construct a new two -
story building with one apartment unit, and construct a one -car garage on property in the
Old Towne Historic District.
• 128 N. Pixley Street, Old Towne Historic District
• Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, (714) 744 -7243, mmoshiergcit ofd orange.org
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission:
Committee Member McCormack noted that he would be recusing himself due to the involvement of
his firm in the project, and left the room.
Marissa Moshier, Associate Planner — Historic Preservation, presented a project overview consistent
with the Staff Report.
Public Comments
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Public for comments.
Jeff Frankel, Old Towne Preservation Association, stated that although there was a huge
improvement with the new design of the project, the visual impact is still significant of a two storey
infill building and there is nothing to screen it. He also had concerns regarding the unpermitted
demolition of the accessory structure by the previous owner, the recent unpermitted demolition of
the non - contributing addition to the historic building, and the proposed demolition of the existing
service porch.
Jon Califf, J.M. Califf AIA & Partners, Inc, Mickey Clarke, applicant, and Jack Singer were present
to answer questions and concerns of the Design Review Committee.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. The Committee asked the project
team detailed questions about the following:
• Rear elevation of contributing building, including demolition of non - contributing addition
and proposal for remnant of service porch.
• Alignment of windows in new building.
• Landscape plan.
• Roof configuration, including position of dormers and design of eaves and rafters.
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to recommend approval to the Planning Commission of
DRC 4740 -14 — CC Properties Residence, based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report, with the following additional conditions:
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• The landscape plan shall return to the DRC for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
• The window trim on the new structure shall match the trim on the existing house.
• The barge overhangs on the new structures shall be constructed in the traditional manner
without flat outlookers.
• The intermediate exposed rafter tails on the new structure shall be of a smaller size to
contrast with the larger barge boards.
• The corner boards on the new structure shall be wood 1'x4'.
• The entry door on the new structure shall be a raised or flat panel wood door with no glazing.
• The texture of the exterior siding on the new structures shall be smooth.
• The construction of the new porch and carport columns shall use no exposed hardware.
• The attic of the new structure shall be vented with low - profile roof vents.
• The rear service porch area, including the stoop and exterior door of the historic building
shall be restudied with the idea of incorporating references to the original service porch.
• The windows on the south elevation of the new structure shall align between first and 2nd
floors to the greatest extent feasible. The dormers may be repositioned to accomplish the
alignment.
• The orientation of the porch and entrance on the new structure shall be studied, and may be
re- oriented or repositioned on the east elevation.
• The above design changes to the historic building and the new structures shall be included in
the resubmittal to the DRC for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
SECOND: Carol Fox
AYES: Robert Imboden, Carol Fox, and Craig Wheeler
NOES: None
RECUSED: Tim McCormack
MOTION CARRIED.
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New Agenda Items:
(3) DRC No. 4721 -13 — CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY — WEST CAMPUS PARKING STRUCTURE
TOWER ARTWORK
* A proposal for installation of artwork on the West Campus Parking Structure tower.
* 230 N. Cypress Street, Old Towne Historic District
* Staff Contact: Lucy Yeager, 714- 744- 7239, 1�eagerncit offorange.org
* DRC Action: Recommendation to the Interim Community Development Director
Lucy Yeager, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comments
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Public for comments.
Jeff Frankel, Old Towne Preservation Association, indicated that the proposal was generally
acceptable, and asked for clarification on the artwork facing the Depot.
Kris Olson, Chapman University; John Moreland and Mark Hickner, KTGY Group; and Tom
Ruziga were present to answer questions and concerns of the Design Review Committee.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. Committee members expressed
concurrence with the findings of the Staff Report, noting the following specific comments:
• Lack of analysis in staff report regarding the determination that the proposal was art (rather
than signage), and analysis regarding the project's compatibility with the historic context of
the area.
The Committee Member Fox made a motion to recommend approval of DRC 4721 -13 — West
Campus Parking Structure Tower Artwork to the Interim Community Development Director based
on the findings and the conditions spelled out in the staff report with the additional conditions as
follows:
• That the size of the words of Chapman University or Home of Chapman University within
each panel of the artwork falls within the size requirements of Orange Municipal Code for
signage.
• That the plans shall show that the LED lights that light these panels to be installed shall
project warm light (yellowish), not bright light.
• That when the artwork gets laid out in panels, the joints shall not be visible or only minimally
visible.
• That the vinyl sheets shall wrap around the edges of each individual panel.
• That the fastening system should be designed so that all artwork can be easily removed
without damage to the tower cladding.
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SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Craig Wheeler, Tim McCormack, Robert Imboden, and Carol Fox
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED.
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(4) DRC No. 4715 -13 — CHEVRON DRIVE -THRU CAR WASH
• A proposal to construct a new 772 square foot drive -thru and self - automated car wash
building on an existing service station site.
• 2844 North Santiago Boulevard
• Staff Contact: Anne Fox, 714 - 744 -7236, afox @cityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Recommendation to the Planning Commission
Anne Fox, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comments
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Public for comments. There were none.
Samir Hijazi, Archissance Design Group and Akram Hindiyeh were present to answer questions and
concerns of the Design Review Committee.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. The Committee discussed that the
proposed flat roof was in keeping with the other onsite structures and discussed proposed
landscaping.
Committee Member McCormack made a motion for approval to the Planning Commission for DRC
4715 -13 — Chevron Drive -Thru Car Wash based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report, with the following additional conditions as follows:
• The clarifier be moved from the planter to the noted location in the asphalt pavement area.
• That two vines shall be added to the vapor recovery system wall to match the trash enclosure
wall.
SECOND: Carol Fox
AYES: Craig Wheeler, Tim McCormack, Robert Imboden, and Carol Fox
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(5) DRC No. 4752 -14 — JR MOTEL
• A proposal for construction of a 26 -unit motel on vacant property.
• 400 E. Lincoln Avenue
• Staff Contact: Lucy Yeager, 714 - 744 -7239, lyeager @cityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Preliminary Review
Lucy Yeager, Contract Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Staff Report.
Public Comments
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Public for comments. There were none.
Rick Yeh, KBR & Associates and Chin Chun Huang, JR Investment LP were present to answer
questions and concerns of the Design Review Committee.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. Committee members noted they
could not support the project as designed, and noted the following specific comments:
• Bulk and mass of the structure and setbacks are a concern on the south and west elevations.
• Discussion of increased setbacks and reduced number of stories in the rear /south elevation.
• Concern with the placement and number of windows facing the rear, upper level windows in
particular.
• Concern for privacy of surrounding residential uses.
• Suggested project redesign, particularly on south and west elevations.
• Discussion of landscape plan, theme, and the appropriateness to the design. More and larger -
scale landscaping (trees and vines) needed on the south and west elevations. Recognition
that the landscape plan is preliminary, but should be more detailed at next submittal.
• Relate landscape design to architecture, particularly on the south and west elevations.
• Need for more articulation, breaks and embellishment on the west elevation, given the wall
length.
• Concern regarding the mass, scale and height of the proposed arch at the front /north
elevation, and a discussion of whether the two buildings should be separated.
• Discussion of hip roof slope to building.
This was a preliminary review; therefore, no action was taken by the DRC Committee.
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(6) DRC No. 4751 -14 — HAMILTON RESIDENCE
• A proposal to add a 356 square foot half story addition to a non - contributing building in the
Old Towne Historic District.
• 271 S. Harwood Street, Old Towne Historic District
• Staff Contact: Marissa Moshier, 714 - 744 -7243, mmoshier @cityoforange.org
• DRC Action: Final Determination
Committee Member Fox recused herself from Item #6, due to the involvement of her firm in the
proj ect.
Marissa Moshier, Associate Planner - Historic Preservation, presented a project overview consistent
with the Staff Report.
Public Comments
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Public for comments.
Rick Fox, Stratos Form, and David and Kim Hamilton, owners, were present to answer questions
and concerns of the Design Review Committee.
Chair Imboden opened the item to the Committee for discussion. Committee Members expressed
concurrence with the findings of the staff report, noting the following:
• The revised drawings addressed the DRC's previous comments on the roof, porch, window
and door trim.
Committee Member Wheeler made a motion to approve DRC 4751 -14 — Hamilton Residence in
accordance with the findings and conditions of the staff report.
SECOND: Tim McCormack
AYES: Craig Wheeler, Tim McCormack, and Robert Imboden
NOES: None
RECUSED: Carol Fox
MOTION CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member McCormack made a motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled Design
Review Committee meeting on November 19, 2014.
SECOND: Craig Wheeler
AYES: Robert Imboden, Craig Wheeler and Tim McCormack
NOES: None
ABSENT: Carol Fox
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.