05-17-2000 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
for Wednesday, May 17, 2000
Committee Members Present: Linda Boone
Leonard Filner
Susan Secoy (Chair)
Joe Woollett (Vice Chair)
Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Committee Members Absent: Mark Paone
Administrative Session - 4:30 P.M.
The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:55 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:30 PM
A motion was made by Joe Woollett to nominate Susan Secoy as Chairperson and Leonard
Filner as Vice Chairperson.
SECOND:Linda Boone
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
The review and approval of the April 19, 2000 and May 3, 2000 minutes was deferred to the
June 7, 2000 meeting.
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1. DRC No. 3528 - CHAO RESIDENCE
Landscape review for a new custom single family residence
6143 Cliffway Drive
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Recommend that the applicant considered an alternative selection of trees within the slope
area. The 2 tree types proposed by the applicant (and) are not drought tolerant and
therefore requires more water and maintenance. Suggest the use of trees that are more
drought tolerant such as; 1) African Sumac (Rhus ovata), 2) Coast Live Oak (Quercus
agrifolia), and 3) Pink Melaleuca (Melaleuca nesophila).
2. Landscape plans shall be revised to correctly show zones A, B, C & D, and dimensions.
SECOND:Leonard Filner
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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2. DRC No. 3532 -ORANGE ROTARY SENIOR APARTMENTS
New 5 unit senior housing project in Old Towne
North side of La Veta Avenue between Olive Street and Lemon Street
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
Continued from April 19, 2000 meeting.
Applicant requested for continuance prior to start of meeting)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project
SECOND:Joe Woollett
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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3. DRC No. 3536 - ALBERTSON'S
Renovation of an existing super market
940 N. Tustin Street
DRC Action: Final Determination
Continued from April 19, 2000, and May 3, 2000 meetings
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project as submitted.
SECOND:Joe Woollett
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone,
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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4. DRC No. 3551 -COURTYARD APARTMENTS, LLC
New leasing office for an existing unit housing complex
981 N. Highland Street
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to Community Services Department for approval.
Final plans to include City required inspection notes.
SECOND:Joe Woollett
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:None
MOTION CARRIED
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5. DRC No. 3552 -RUSTY LEAF PLAZA, SPRINT PCS
Wireless Telecommunication Facility
2608 E. Chapman Avenue
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by Dan Fox with SBA, Inc. -Wireless Communication Consultants.
The proposal is to construct a 58 ft. high tower element for the installation of wireless antennas.
The tower would be constructed at the west end of the building located within the Rusty Leaf
Shopping Center. Mr. Fox also presented 2 alternative location on the site; one in the
landscape planter area behind the Mobil station, and the other one in the planter area along the
Chapman Avenue street frontage. Both of these alternative locations are for mono-pole
antennas.
Susan Secoy stated that she appreciates the applicant's effort in studying the different
alternatives. The proposed tower element simply does not work because it is very large and
obtrusive. She prefers the monopole approach.
MOTION by Linda Boone to deny the project, based on the finding that the proposed 58 ft. high
tower element would create an adverse visual impact upon the shopping center at which it is to
be located at, as well as the surrounding area.
SECOND:Susan Secoy
AYES:Linda Boone, Leonard
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:None
Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
MOTION CARRIED
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6. DRC 3553 -ALMOND & MAIN
New Commercial Building
211 S. Main Street
DRC Action: Final Determination
The project was presented by Mr. Robert Meyer and Mr. K. Zadeh. The proposal is to
redevelop the former Roseburrough Tools and construct a new 9.998 sq.ft. commercial building
located at the southeast corner of Main Street and Almond Avenue. The presentation included
exterior finish material samples and photographs of different projects with similar design and
color schemes. Also included is a signage program for the new center.
Susan Secoy stated that the DRC is in support of and is enthusiastic with improving the existing
site. However, there are some concerns with the submittal being incomplete and lacking in
details. The submitted plan simply does not convey the character and quality of the project.
Joe Woollett agreed and stated that details such as the type and locations of lighting fixture
should be included to show how it fits with the overall design scheme.
Leonard Filner stated that the Palm trees should be specified in minimum brown trunk height
rather than in gallons or box sizes as being shown on the landscape plans.
The applicants stated that this level of detail should be reviewed at the construction document
plan check" phase, and not at the DRC review. The applicants further stated that they really
do not have the time to do any of this.
Linda Boone stated that all the DRC is looking for is that the submitted plans contain all the
pertinent information to give the DRC a comfort level in which to approve the project. What is
being presented at this meeting simply does not accomplish that.
MOTION by Linda Boone to continue the project based on the above discussion.
SECOND: Susan Secoy
AYES: Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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7. DRC No. 3554 -FIRE STATION #8
Landscape plans for Fire Station Facility
Northeast Corner of Cannon Street & Carver
DRC Action: Final Determination
Approved as consent item)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Submittal of the architectural plans for the future permanent fire station shall include new
landscape plans.
SECOND:Joe Woollett
AYES:Linda Boone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES:None
ABSENT:Mark Paone
ABSTAINED:Leonard Filner
MOTION CARRIED
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8. DRC No. 3556 - ULTRAMAR SERVICE STATION
Expansion of retail area of existing service station
2101 Orange Olive Road
DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by the owner Mr. Babak Mirhashemi. The proposal is to add
approximately 300 sq.ft. of building area along the south elevation of an existing Ultramar
service station. The addition is to accommodate an expanded retail mini-mart area. All exterior
finish materials and color would match the existing building.
The DRC stated that they do not any problems with the proposal, although there are some
drafting errors on the plan that needs to be corrected.
MOTION by Linda Boone to recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission
with the following conditions:
1. Final plans shall be revised and drawn accurately to reflect actual proposal.
SECOND: Leonard Filner
AYES: Linda Boone, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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