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2018-11-07 DRC Final MinutesCITY IS OF ORANGE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES — FINAL November 7, 2018 Committee Members Present: Tim McCormack - Chair Anne McDermott — Vice Chair Mary Anne Skorpanich Carol Fox Robert Imboden Staff in Attendance: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director Marissa Moshier, Historic Preservation Planner Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner Simonne Fannin, Recording Secretary Administrative Session — 5:10 Chair McCormack opened the Administrative Session at 5:10 p.m. and inquired about Policy/Procedural Information. • Marissa Moshier, Historic Preservation Planner stated the Committee's required action for Item 3 on the agenda is a final determination rather than a recommendation to the Planning Commission. • She asked that the Committee Members arrive by 4 o'clock on December 5 in order to obtain training on the Council Chambers technology • At this time, staff is unsure as to whether or not the December 19 meeting will occur. • There will only be one meeting in January which will occur on the 16th in the Council Chambers. The January 2, 2019 meeting will be canceled due to its proximity to the holiday. • Committee Members provided edits to the October 17, 2018 minute's. Committee Member Skorpanich made a motion to close the Administrative Session of the Design Review Committee meeting. SECOND: McDermott AYES: McCormack, Imboden, Skorpanich, McDermott, and Fox NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. Administrative Session adjourned at 5:33 p.m. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 2 of 7 Regular Session — 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Committee Members McCormack, Imboden, Skorpanich, McDermott, and Fox 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: (1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 17, 2018. Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve the October 17, 2018 minutes as emended in the Administrative Session. SECOND: Skorpanich AYES: McCormack, Skorpanich, McDermott, Fox, and Imboden NOES: None ABSENT None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 3 of 7 (2) DRC NO.4931-17 — ARROWHEAD WIRELESS FACILITY • A proposal to relocate an existing non -stealth monopole wireless communication facility to allow for the widening of the cul-de-sac on N. Eckhoff Street. • 2023 W. Collins Avenue • Staff Contact: Kelly Ribuffo, (714) 744-7223, kribuffo kcityoforange.org • DRC Action: Final Determination Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve DRC No. 4931-17, Arrowhead Wireless Facility based on the findings and conditions in the staff report as submitted. SECOND: Skorpanich AYES: McCormack, Skorpanich, McDermott, Fox, and Imboden NOES: None ABSENT None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 4 of 7 AGENDA ITEMS: New Agenda Items: (3) DRC NO.4945-18 - ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR • A proposal to convert an existing historic building into a rental car office and install a vehicle hand wash station in an existing garage building. • 745 N. Tustin Street • Staff Contact: Kelly Ribuffo, (714) 744-7223, kribuffo ,cityoforange.org • DRC Action: Final Determination Kelly Ribuffo, Associate Planner provided an overview of the project consistent with the staff report. Chair McCormack asked the applicant if he had anything to add to Ms. Ribuffo's statement. Larry Casarez, applicant asked the DRC to select one of three proposed egress light fixtures. He stated the Fire Department approved a flush curb at the 12 inch wide planter at the driveway. He also provided a sheet with railing details. Committee questions and comments: • All of the Committee Members agreed that the applicant came back with an extremely good project which included all of the recommendations that were made by the DRC at the prior meeting. • Committee Members asked if the front porch door is the original door and whether or not it will be used. Mr. Casarez stated he believed it is the original door and noted that the porch would have a railing across the steps to limit access. • The Committee Members discussed the concrete "rock" base of the sign located at the base of the step. The Committee and the applicant agreed the base will be removed. • The Committee and the applicant discussed conflicts with the step located near the ramp. All of the Committee Members and the applicant agreed that the step needs to be removed in order to build the ramp. The Committee determined it is not a character - defining feature of the building and did not need to remain there. • A Committee Member suggested removing the step and adding plant material. • The Committee Members chose lighting fixture number 1 for the egress lighting. • A Committee Member asked if the cornice boards would be replaced. Ms. Ribuffo stated the cornices are in good condition and therefore they will be retained. • Committee member Imboden recommended that staff review the language for the finding that the proposed project is in conformance with the Secretary of Interior Standards. He recommended removing the first three words in the finding and changing it to "The proposed scope of work conforms to the Secretary of Interior's Standards, and the design of the rehabilitation is found to be both internally consistent and has an integrated design theme. " Committee Member Skorpanich made a motion to approve DRC No. 4945-18- Enterprise Rent- A-Car with the findings and conditions contained in the staff report with the following modification: City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 5 of 7 • The second paragraph in finding number three; strike "furthermore by adhering" and substitute "the proposed scope of work conforms"; add a comma and the word "and" after the Secretary of Interior's Standards. The following conditions were added: • Where the steps are removed at the front porch, that area shall match the finish of the front porch as well as matching the adjacent planting along the driveway in place of the steps. • The concrete "rock" shall be removed at the base of the pole sign. • Exterior emergency egress lighting fixture number 1 shall be used. • Staff shall apply the standard condition on replacement of any additional historic materials that may be discovered during construction. SECOND: Fox AYES: Skorpanich, McCormack, McDermott, Fox and Imboden NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None IUTs/xt[/]Ll to El "t - 133 (4) City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 6 of 7 DRC NO.4888-16 — BRANCH WEST APARTMENTS FINAL LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING Review of final landscaping and lighting associated with redevelopment of an existing light - industrial complex with a 94-unit apartment development with podium parking at 1725 W. Katella Avenue. The project was approved by the City Council on November 14, 2017. Staff Contact: Anna Pehoushek, (714) 744-7229, gpehoushekgcityoforange.org DRC Action: Final Determination Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director provided an overview of the landscape and landscape lighting plans consistent with the staff report. Brad Perozzi, applicant, Steve Hudson, architect, Randal Moss, electrical engineer, Matt Johnson, landscape architect were all present to respond to questions. Mr. Perozzi stated that his team had not selected the light fixtures for the building exterior at this time; however the intent of the lighting is to match the contemporary industrial style of the building. The lighting would only be placed in egress areas and doors. The building would not be over -lit. Mr. Johnson provided samples of concrete pavers that will be used. Committee Member questions and comments: • All of the Committee Members stated they were pleased with the plan. • Committee Members and the applicant discussed the various locations where the lighting will be situated and types of fixtures. • Committee Members agreed the landscape plan is well done. • Chair McCormack stated he was very pleased with the landscape plan; however he cautioned the applicant about the Melaleuca trees due to their fragility during high winds. Mr. Jackson stated they selected those trees in order to keep the fire lanes clear. He stated they could add a galvanized stake to provide more stability. Mr. McCormack added he was not requiring the applicant to replace the trees; he just wanted to provide his opinion. • Chair McCormack commented that the Chondropetalum tectorum shrub looks good when it is first planted; however it tends to lie down after three years. He also stated that because the Forcraea foetida gets very large, it may complete with the agave. Mr. McCormack again added he was not requiring the applicant to replace the plants; he just wanted to provide his opinion. Committee Member Fox made a motion to approve DRC No. 4888-16 Branch West Apartments Final Landscaping and Lighting Plan subject to the findings and conditions outlined in the staff report as submitted. MOTION: Fox SECOND: Skorpanich APES: McCormack, Skorpanich, McDermott, Imboden, and Fox NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. City of Orange — Design Review Committee Final Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2018 Page 7 of 7 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. MOTION: Skorpanich SECOND: McDermott AYES: McCormack, Skorpanich, Imboden, McDermott, and Fox NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.