01-05-2000 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
for Wednesday, January 5, 2000
Board Members Present: Leonard Filner
Jack McGee
Mark Paone
Susan Secoy (Chair)
Joe Woollett (Vice Chair)
Board Member Absent: None
Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Administrative Session - 4:30 P.M.
The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:45 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:30 PM
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
The review and approval of the December 8, 1999 and December 22, 1999 minutes were
deferred to the January 19, 2000 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
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1. DRC No. 3475 -NORTH ORANGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Expansion of an existing Church facility
1001 E. Lincoln Avenue
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
Request for continuance by the applicant.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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2. DRC No. 3482 - HEALTHBRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Signage for a new health care facility
393 S. Tustin Street
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Reduce overall height of the sign to maximum Oft. measured from adjacent curb.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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5. DRC No. 3502 - BRENT SEPULVEDA
New 2 story single family residence
518 Carlisle Place
DRC Action: Final Determination
The project was presented by the owners Brent & Chelly Sepulveda, and Brian Oslin -
Designer. The proposal is to construct a new 2-story 5,803 sq.ft. residence on a vacant parcel.
Mr. Oslin has verified with the Fire Department that there are no fuel modification requirements
for this site because it is surrounded with an existing irrigated manufactured slope. The new
residence will be partially screened from Orange Park Acres by the other new custom homes
across the street on the east side of Carlisle Place.
The DRC stated that the proposed project is not intrusive to the neighbors and the overall
design appears well thought out. However, they would still like to see the exterior finish
materials, color palette, and a conceptual landscape plan.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project with the follow conditions:
1. Site plan and building elevations are approved as submitted.
2. Submit landscaping plan to identify all existing and new trees located on the site and on the
adjacent slopes.
3. Submit exterior finish material sample and color palette.
SECOND: Leonard Filner
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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6. DRC No. 3503 - TEREZIA GIURGIU
Conversion of an existing commercial building into a 28 beds elderly residential care
facility
1407 E. Collins Avenue
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by the facility operator Ms. Terezia Giurgiu. The proposal is to
convert an existing professional office building into a 28 beds residential care facility for the
elderly. Subsequent to the Staff Review Committee meeting, the site plan has been modified to
close-off the existing northerly driveway along Lincoln Street. The existing flat roof would be
replaced with a new hip roof to achieve more of a residential character.
The DRC stated that the project is an enhancement to the community, and therefore they are in
support of the application. There are, however, still some concerns that needs to be addressed
as follows:
The building elevations appear flat. Suggest adding trim around windows to create shade
and shadow. Submit revised plans to show more articulation and architectural trim.
Submit exterior finish material sample and color palette.
Courtyards appear uninviting. These areas need refinement to create a more pleasant and
comfortable outdoor environment.
Relocate trash enclosure. Applicant to work with City Public Works Department to
determine alternative locations for trash enclosure. Suggest relocating to the back of the
building and providing new drive approach along Collins Avenue for access.
Proposed landscaping lacked trees. Submit revised plans to add more trees to help screen
the parking area and soften the project.
Potential exiting problems at west wing of building. Depending on the type of occupancy
rating determined by the Building Department, exiting (lack of) requirements may impact the
exterior design of the building. Applicant to verify occupancy rating with the City's Building
Department.
MOTION by Mark Paone to continue the project based on the above discussion.
SECOND: Susan Secoy
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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7. DRC No. 3505 - CENTEX HOMES
Revision to architectural plans approved for Serrano Heights Development
Tentative Tract Map 14550 & 15656
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Joe Woollett to approve the project as submitted
SECOND:Jack McGee
AYES:Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAINED:Susan Secoy
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