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02-16-2005 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES February 16, 2005 Committee Members Present: Jon Califf Donnie Dewees Craig Wheeler Joe Woollett Staff in Attendance: Leslie Roseberry, Planning Manager Jennifer McDonald, Associate Planner Anne Fox, Contract Planner Committee Member Absent: None Administrative Session - 5:00 P.M. The Committee met for an administrative session beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Regular Session - 5:30 P.M. A motion was made by Committee Member Joe Woollett to approve the October 20, 2004, minutes subject to the following corrections: DRC No 3949-04 -Herbert Love Page 12 paragraph 1, sentence 1 amended as follows: 5) specify on the drawings what the circular vents are, noting that the DRC prefers the plumber to group as many vents as possible and pel£es poke through the roof with as few as possible, as this keeps the roof clutter down, SECOND: Craig Wheeler AYES: Jon Califf, Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 2 A motion was made by Committee Member Craig Wheeler to approve the November 17, 2004, minutes subject to the following corrections: DRC No 3908-04 -Son Light Christian Center (Orange Theater), page 2, paragraph 1, sentence 1 and 2 amended as follows: Committee Members Joe Woollett and Craig Wheeler recused themselves from this item. Committee Member Wheeler stayed in the room to maintain a quorum. DRC 3957-04 -Pain Dumonde ~ Salon Gallery page 4, paragraph 3, sentence 1 amended as follows: Committee Member ~V~eeler Woollett stated that he was not concerned about making the new patio area look like the building behind it, as he felt it was important for each of the businesses to establish a unique look for their property. Paragraph 4, sentence 1 amended as follows: Committee Member Weel-left Wheeler stated that he would very much like to see something in the patio area that related back to the building so that it did not appear as an isolated element Conditions 1 and 2, added as follows: 1. The awning shall be removed from the building elevations. 2. That either the wall pilasters or the lower horizontal portions of the wall shall use brick of a type similar to the existing building. SECOND:Jon Califf AYES:Jon Califf, Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT:None RECUSED:None MOTION CARRIED A motion was made by Committee Member Joe Woollett to approve the February 2, 2005, minutes subject to the following corrections: DRC #3971-04 -Holt Residence page 7 paragraph 4, sentence 1 amended as follows: A motion was made by Committee Member ~ke~-r Woollett to approve the staff recommendation to require that the applicant bring the project into compliance by restoring the front porch and private sidewalk to its previous condition in the following manner: City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 3 DRC No. 3973-04 -Horton Residence, page g, paragraph 2, sentence 2 amended as follows: The DRC members and applicant reviewed the specifics of the project and resolved to revise the window trim to match the existing window trim, the new brick and the existing brick are to be matched as much as possible, and the building eves eaves will be revised to vertical cut similar to the existing residence. Condition 2 amended as follows: 1. The building eves eaves shall have vertical cut to match the eves on the existing structure. SECOND:Craig Wheeler AYES:Jon Califf, Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT;None RECUSED:None City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 4 1. DRC No. 3965-04 -FIRE STATION NO. 8 (Capital Improvement Project No. 2681) Request to construct a new 7,500 square foot fire station (Fire Station No. 8) to replace an existing 1,440 square foot modular building (temporary station). Water utility relocation and enclosure, parking lot, security fencing, trash enclosure and landscape improvements are also proposed. 5725 East Carver Lane (northeast corner of Cannon Avenue and Carver Lane) Staff Contact: Jennifer McDonald, Associate Planner/ Environmental Review Coordinator DRC Action: Recommendation to the City Council Jennifer McDonald, Associate Planner/Environmental Review Coordinator with the City, provided an overview of the project using the submitted plans and updated color elevations presented at the meeting) for reference. Ms. McDonald stated that the DRC previously reviewed conceptual plans for the project on 11/17/04, and highlighted the plan revisions undertaken since the last DRC review. The project architect and City team were then introduced and described various aspects of the project in further detail, including the color palette and materials (materials board was presented at the meeting). The DRC discussed the proposed louvers, the height and design of the tower, the variation in the roof the color shades, fencing material and finish (tubular steel), window trim materials anodized ahmlinum), finish on the apparatus bay doors (factory finish, dark brown baked enamel), and the project budget. The Committee commented that, as a cost saving measure, the stone accents around the fire apparatus bay doors could be removed since they did not add significantly to the aesthetic of the building. The stone accents should remain on the tower. The Committee commented that the redesigned tower tends to compete with the fire apparatus bay building, because they are similar in height. The architect discussed that the tower was redesigned to be more rectilinear in form and the height increase seemed appropriate for the revised shape. The Committee commented that the louvered vents should be painted to match the roofing to the greatest extent possible. The Committee commented that the wainscot on the fire apparatus bay room could be raised, so that the proportion of the base to the height of the apparatus building would be similar to the remainder of the building. The Committee discussed with the project team whether there was an interest in adding the two deductive alternates (special projects room and storage area) to the building later on, if funds were not available for construction at this time. The Architect clarified that (based on recent cost estimates) eliminating the two "optional" rooms from the project does not appear to result in substantial cost savings. This issue will have to be discussed further with the project team. City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 5 Committee Member Joe Woollett made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report, as follows: 1. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Landscape Plan shall be revised to show an evergreen clinging vine around the trash enclosure. The plant material shall be approved by the City's Landscape Coordinator. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Landscape Plan shall be revised to identify the quantities for all plant material (Star Jasmine and Myoperum shrubs). 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Landscape Plan shall be revised to correct the quantity of pine trees to be protected in place. 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the final Landscape Plan, Irrigation Plan, and Details shall be submitted to and approved by the City's Landscape Coordinator. 5. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the final Sign Plan and Details shall be submitted to and approved by the City's Community Development Department. 6. Prior to commencement of construction, the City shall complete a soil fertility study. The soil fertility study shall recommend and the City shall implement soil amendments during construction to ensure the proposed plant material will grow onsite. 7. Prior to commencement of construction, the City shall coordinate with Southern California Edison to ensure that the relocated transformer enclosure is painted green to blend with the landscaped area and otherwise screened to the greatest extent possible. SECOND: Jon Califf AYES: Jon Califf, Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 6 2. DRC No. 3975-04 - MEIFERT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION & REMODEL A request to construct an additional 580 square feet to the rear of an existing non- contributing residential structure located on a corner lot within the boundaries of the Old Towne Historic District. 205 North Cambridge (NE corner of Cambridge Street and Maple Avenue) Staff Contact: Anne E. Fox, Contract Planner DRC Action: Final Determination Anne Fox, Contract Planner for the City, provided an overview of the project using the submitted plans for reference. The project architect and homeowners were then introduced and described various aspects of the project in further detail. The Committee then opened the discussion to the public. Representatives from the Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) introduced themselves and asked questions of the applicant regarding the siding at the front porch area and to confirm that the addition would continue along the lines of the existing architecture. OTPA was satisfied with the responses and clarifications provided by the architect. The discussion was then returned to the Committee. The DRC commented on the posts in the rear used to support the covered porch area not matching the posts on the front porch, whether the window sizes may need to change for egress purposes, continuation of the gutter detail at the roof line, and confirmed that the trim around the windows and doors would be smooth surfaced and painted. Committee Chair Jon Califf made a motion to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall conform in substance and be maintained in general conformance with plans labeled Attachment 2 (dated February 16, 2005) and as recommended for approval by the Design Review Committee. 2. DRC approval of the plans is contingent upon approval of the Administrative Adjustment by the City's Zoning Administrator for the reduced side yard setback of 9 feet. 3. The following code provisions are applicable to this project, and are included for information only. This is not a complete list of requirements, and other code provisions may apply to the project. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees, including but not limited to: City sewer connection, Orange County Sanitation District Connection Fee, Transportation System Improvement Program, Fire Facility, Police Facility, Park Acquisition, Sanitation District, and School District, as required. Building permits shall be obtained for all construction work, as required by the City of Orange, Community Development Department's Building Division. Failure to obtain the required building permits will be cause for revocation of this design review permit. City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 7 All structures shall comply with the requirements of Municipal Code -Chapter 15.52 (Building Security Standards), which relates to hardware, doors, windows, lighting, etc. (Ord. 7-79). Approved structural drawings shall include sections of the security code that apply. Specifications, details, or security notes maybe used to convey the compliance. These conditions shall be reprinted on the first page of the construction documents when submitting to the Building Department for the plan check process. 4. Should the window sizes need to be changed out to meet egress regulations, that Staff is authorized to review such details and approve changes submitted at building plan check. 5. The applicant shall attempt to continue the gutter used at the roofline through to the addition if possible. SECOND: Joe Woollett AYES: Jon Califf, Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 8 DRC No. 3967-04 - FITCH RESIDENTIAL ADDITION & DEMOLITION A request to demolish a 290 square foot contributing accessory structure, replacing it with a new 525 square foot garage. An addition of 495 square feet to the existing single- family residence, a contributing structure, is also proposed within the boundaries of the Old Towne Historic District. 365 North Pine Street (E side of Pine Street, S of Sycamore Avenue) Staff Contact: Anne E. Fox, Contract Planner DRC Action: Recommendation to the Planning Commission Chair Califf recused himself for distance considerations prior to discussion of the item. Anne Fox, Contract Planner for the City, presented a summary of the project using the submitted site plan and some photographs taken of the detached accessory structure and details related to the siding. The project architect, property owner, and occupant of the residence where then introduced. Initial questions were raised by the DRC related to the siding underneath and whether it was useable and in good condition and asked that the property owner discuss the condition of the accessory structure. The Committee then opened the item for discussion by the public. Representatives from the OTPA again introduced themselves and had several questions for the applicant and their representatives related to the demolition of the contributing accessory structure, remarking that demolition is the last thing they want to see happen. However, after some discussion, OTPA representatives agreed that this particular structure is in pretty deteriorated condition and that with the earth to wood contact, that demolition with a replacement structure seemed appropriate. Additional discussion about the primary structure continued related to availability of the original siding and its condition on certain elevations. The discussion then returned to the DRC members and generally it was agreed that the applicant was making a sincere effort to maintain the integrity of the architecture and property with their proposal. The DRC commented that they would like to see the architect investigate changing roof of the garage to reflect the existing appearance of a front facing gable with a side shed design, that the roof pitch and flat deck portion on the residential structure be carried to the area of the addition, inquired about the treatment of the siding at the corners, and whether the roofing material would be replaced in its entirety to retain a similar appearance. Committee Member Craig Wheeler made a motion to recommend approval to the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall conform in substance and be maintained in general conformance with plans labeled Attachment 2 (dated February 16, 2005) and as recommended for approval by the Design Review Committee. 2. A permit to demolish the accessory structure shall only be issued concurrently with the issuance of a building permit for the approved replacement structure. City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for February 16, 2005 Page 9 3. The following code provisions are applicable to this project, and are included for information only. This is not a complete list of requirements, and other code provisions may apply to the project. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees, including but not limited to: City sewer connection, Orange County Sanitation District Connection Fee, Transportation System Improvement Program, Fire Facility, Police Facility, Park Acquisition, Sanitation District, and School District, as required. Building permits shall be obtained for all construction work, as required by the City of Orange, Community Development Department's Building Division. Failure to obtain the required building permits will be cause for revocation of this design review permit. All structures shall comply with the requirements of Municipal Code -Chapter 15.52 (Building Security Standards), which relates to hardware, doors, windows, lighting, etc. (Ord. 7-79). Approved structural drawings shall include sections of the security code that apply. Specifications, details, or security notes maybe used to convey the compliance. These conditions shall be reprinted on the first page of the construction documents when submitting to the Building Department for the plan check process. 4. The treatment at the corners of the primary structure is returned to their original condition for trim type. 5. The door and window trim pieces be returned to their original appearance and condition. 6. The barge condition at the garage should replicate the original. 7. Prior to presentation of the proposal at Planning Commission that the drawings be modified to change the roof of the addition to the primary structure to utilize the same pitch by extending the flat deck portion. 8. Prior to presentation of the proposal at Planning Commission that the drawings be modified to change the appearance of the garage to be more consistent in the roof style and orientation of the original accessory structure by having a front facing gable with a shed to one side. SECOND: Joe Woollett AYES: Donnie Dewees, Craig Wheeler, and Joe Woollett NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Jon Califf MOTION CARRIED N:\C D D\P L N G\Council Commissions Committees\DRC 02-16-05 drem.DOC