04-04-2001 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
for Wednesday, April 4, 2001
Committee Members Present: Alice Angus
Leonard Filner (Vice Chair)
Joe Woollett
Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Committee Member Absent: Mark Paone
Susan Secoy (Chair)
Administrative Session - 4:30 P.M.
The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 6:45 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:30 PM
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the March 7, 2001
minutes with the following corrections:
Committee Members Present: Leonard Filner (Vice-Chair)
Joe Woollett (~~
DRC No 3472 -Christopher Day page 4 paragraph 6 sentence 1 amended as follows:
Committee Member Leonard Filner stated that more than half of the planting materials specified
on the landscape plan are not on the Fire Department's approval list for fuel modification
requirements.
Paragraph 5, sentence 2 amended as follows:
OPA's primary objection is the extension of the pad area beyond the existing edge of the slope.
DRC No 3610 -Tacit Communications Inc page 7 paragraph 1 sentence 2 amended as
follows:
She would have to verify this with their engineers.
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REVIEW OF MINUTES: (Continued)
DRC No 3615 -Olive Garden page 8 paragraph 1, sentence 4 amended as follows:
All other exposed metal connecting joints would be painted with "Smoky ~Ats- Mtns. Cedar"
Benjamin Moore Paints) to match the wood trellis.
DRC No 3620 -Dental Arts Center page 11 paragraph 3, sentence 3 amended as follows:
Also, the sign should be shifted further away from the freeway on-ramp and centered between
the 3~d and 4"' window so that it appears more balanced in front of the building.
SECOND:Alice Angus
AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION was made by Committee Vice-Chair Leonard Filner to approve the March 21, 2001
minutes with the following corrections:
Committee Members Present: Leonard Filner (Vice-Chair)
Joe Woollett ~`r';~-o"atr;
DRC No 3572 -Fieldstone Communities page 2, bullet 1 amended as follows:
Review of architectural design concepts for a new ~ 188-lot single-family residential
subdivision.
DRC No 3625 -Sprint PCS page 5 paragraph 1 sentence 3 amended as follows;
The mechanical equipment is located at the southeast corner of the top level of
the parking structure, and are screened with a raised parapet wall along the two exterior sides
south & east).
Paragraph 4 sentence 1 amended as follows:
Adam Hunzeker replied that the use of a see-thru fence is to allow for vehicular visibility
adj-aee~e to adjacent parking stalls.
DRC No 3626 - George Adams page 7 paragraph 5 sentence 1 amended as follows:
Committee Member Leonard Filner stated that the Palm trees should be specified as 12 to 15
foot minimum brown trunk height, rather than in box sizes.
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REVIEW OF MINUTES: (Continued)
Condition 2 amended as follows:
2. Palm trees shall be specified as 12-15 ft. minimum brown trunk height, and not in box sizes
SECOND:Alice Angus
AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED:Joe Woollett
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DRC No. 3559 - LIS GIUSTO
Revised elevation plans for an approved accessory second unit within the Old Towne
District.
374 N. Cambridge Street (Contributing Structure -existing front house)
Staff Contact: Daniel Ryan, Senior Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
The revised plans were presented by the owner Lis Guisto. The proposed changes involve two
designs with different roof pitches, one for an 8 in 12 roof pitch as previously approved, and the
other fora 7'/2 in 12 roof pitch to achieve the approved overall building height of 19'-0". The
reason for these changes is accommodate the use of an egress window (3'-3" x 2'-6" minimum)
required by the Uniform Building Code. Apparently, this required egress window was not
adequately addressed in the previous designs. Another revision includes the use of two 9 ft.
wide carriage style roll-up doors instead of the previously approved 16 ft. wide single garage
door. The revised plans also indicate the use of wood panel man doors with a window area in
the top portion, because the previous plans did not specify the exact style of man door to be
used. The revised plans also added a stucco base approximately 18 inches high on all sides of
the building. The purpose of the stucco base is to better match the existing primary residence,
and to visually reduce the height of the new accessory second dwelling unit.
The meeting was opened for public comments: (None)
Committee Member Joe Woollett did not have any problem with either design options, both of
which are acceptable solutions. He found the revised plans to be in substantial conformance
with the previously approved plans.
MOTION was made by Committee Member Joe Woollett to approve the proposed revisions
both options) as submitted.
The approval is based on the finding that the proposed work conforms to the standards and
design criteria referenced and recommended by the Design Review Committee. The proposed
work complies with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines. The proposed
work is compatible with, and therefore will not adversely affect the use and design of existing
buildings within Old Towne.
SECOND: Leonard Filner
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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2. DRC No. 3624 -PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY
Installation of new awning and signage on an existing commercial building.
2249 N. Tustin Street
Staff Contact: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
The revised plans were presented by Richard Kruper and Tim Pitts with Censource. The
revisions includes a new slope angle design for the awning, and a submittal of the sample fabric
material and colors. The proposed awning (Olympic Blue) has an opaque background with
show-thru white lettering. The metal returns underneath (#313 -Bronze) would match the
existing bronze window mullions on the building.
The meeting was opened for public comments: (None)
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project as submitted
with Olympic Blue color awning).
SECOND:Alice Angus
AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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3. DRC No. 3625 -SPRINT PCS
Installation of wireless communication facility on an existing 7-story parking structure
located behind the Saint Joseph Medical Office Building.
1140 W. La Veta Avenue
Staff Contact: Mario Chavez-Marquez, Planning Aide
DRC Action: Final Determination
The project was presented by Adam Hunzeker and Marc Myers with Compass Telecom Services.
The plans have been revised per the DRC's suggestion from the previous meeting. The conduits
have been removed from the exterior, and are now mounted on the interior of the parking structure
along the beams on the ceiling. The conduits are enclosed in cable trays painted to match the
building. A return has been added to the new screen wall that extends approximately one half the
distance of the enclosed equipment area. The remainder of the equipment area is enclosed with an
opened chain-link fence for vehicular sight purposes. The extended parapet screen wall is made of
pour in place concrete painted to match the existing parking structure. The revised plans indicate that
the GPS antenna located within the roof equipment area does not extend above the new screen wall.
Also included are detail drawings of the antenna mounting hardware, as well as an actual sample of a
typical antenna panel that is used at the other locations. It was confirmed by the engineers that only
the swivel mounts are necessary for the antenna panels, and not the tilt mounts as previously
indicated. The revise plans also show accurate dimensions and the mounting locations of the
antenna panels spaced equally on each side of openings along the building wall.
The meeting was opened for public comments: (None)
Committee Member Joe Woollett asked if the cap on top of the existing parapet wall would be
removed to extend the height of the wall. He also suggested to extend the equipment screen
wall to line up to the same width of the staircase along the east building elevation.
Marc Myers replied that the cap would be removed to raise the height of the parapet wall, then
replaced with a new cap on top of the new wall. He would also agree to extending the screen
wall to the same width as the staircase element to achieve better cohesiveness.
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner approve the project with the
following conditions:
1. The equipment screen wall shall be extended to line up to the same width of the staircase
along the east building elevation.
2. The cap on top of the existing parapet wall shall be removed and replaced in-kind with the
new raised parapet wall.
SECOND: Alice Angus
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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4. DRC No. 3627 -DEL TACO
Exterior building renovation and storage room addition for an existing restaurant with
drive-thru lane.
1301 E. Katella Avenue
Staff Contact: Jay Eastman, Assistant Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
At the request of Planning staff, the project is being continued to resolve certain site plan
issues that were raised at the Staff Review Committee meeting.)
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to continue the project.
SECOND:Alice Angus
AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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5. DRC No. 3628 -MATRIX SERVICE
New 52,400 sq. ft. industrial facility consisting of a 20,000 sq. ft. office building, and a
32,400 sq. ft. manufacturing building.
500 W. Collins Avenue
Staff Contact: Jay Eastman, Assistant Planner
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by William Sullivan with Matrix Service, and Ralph Hastings with
Hastings Partners, Inc. Architects & Planners. The proposal is to construct a new 52,400 sq.ft.
industrial facility consisting of two separate buildings. Building A is 20,000 sq.ft. in size for
administrative offices, and Building B is 32,400 sq.ft. in size for manufacturing. The office
building is 2-story, approximately 30 ft. in height, and is made of tilt-up concrete. All roof
mounted mechanical equipments are fully screened from view. The manufacturing building is
single story, approximately 45 ft. in height, and is made of metal. The project has been
scheduled for Planning Commission hearing on May 7, 2001.
Jay Eastman, Assistant Planner, explained that the project was reviewed by the Staff Review
Committee (SRC), and certain site plan issues were raised including the location of existing
driveway approaches, minimum 30 ft. vehicular stacking distance at the two driveways,
minimum landscape requirements, and screening of outdoor areas.
The project was opened for public comments: (None)
Committee Member Leonard Filner asked if the existing trees in the front would be saved for
this project. These trees are not shown on the submitted plans. Landscape plans should
include a legend to specify the size, spacing and specie of all planting materials being used for
the project.
Ralph Hastings stated that the existing trees along the front would be retained as part of this
project. As for the required landscaping, it is currently calculated at 7.8 % of the parking lot area
excluding the 20 ft. required front setback). The plans will be revised to add a ±10 ft. wide
planter between the second and third row of parking stalls. This will bring the landscaping up to
the minimum 10% require by code.
Committee Member Joe Woollett stated that all the changes that were discussed should be
resubmitted in a revised plan back to the DRC at their next meeting. The applicant should also
submit sample exterior finish materials and color palette for approval.
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to continue the project, based on the
above discussion, to the April 18, 2001 meeting.
SECOND: Alice Angus
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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6. DRC No. 3629 - GOODFELLA'S TATTOO & BODY PIERCING
New replacement wall sign for an existing tenant in a commercial building.
1655 N. Glassell Street
Staff Contact: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
The project was presented by the business owner, Sean Hannam. The proposal is to install a
new cabinet sign to replace the existing non-conforming wall sign on the building. The new sign
has a white background, and is to be internally illuminated.
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project with the
following conditions:
1. Cabinet sign to have blue lettering on the sides, and the center "TATTOO" lettering to
have black fade to red to yellow flames.
2. Submit blue color sample to staff for final approval.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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7. DRC No. 3630 -TACO BELL
New freestanding sign, wall signs, on-site directional signs and menu board sign for a
new restaurant with drive-thru lane.
2233 N. Tustin Street
Staff Contact: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as Consent Item)
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project as submitted.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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8. DRC No. 3631 - IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
New freestanding sign for an existing church.
802 E. Chapman Avenue
Staff Contact: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as Consent Item)
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project as submitted.
SECOND:Alice Angus
AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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9. DRC No. 3632 -ORANGE CITY SQUARE
Renovation of existing freestanding signs for a commercial center.
840 The City Drive
Staff Contact: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
DRC Action: Final determination
Approved as Consent Item)
MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project as submitted.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone, Susan Secoy
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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