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09-19-2001 DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES for Wednesday, September 19, 2001 Committee Members Present: Alice Angus Leonard Filner (Vice Chair) Susan Secoy Joe Woollett (Chair) Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator Dave Statton, Landscape Coordinator Committee Member Absent: Mark Paone Administrative Session - 4:30 P.M. The committee met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. Regular Session - 5:30 PM REVIEW OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Committee Chair Joe Woollett to approve the July 25, 2001 minutes with the following corrections: DRC #3644 -Enrique Valera, page 7, condition 1 amended as follows: 1. Submit exterior finish siding material and color sample to City Historic Preservation staff member for approval. DRC #3646 -Paradise Fountains, page 8, paragraph 1 sentence 2 amended as follows: The proposal is to expand an existing e~eer~ outdoor pottery and ceramic sales business by developing a vacant portion of site to the east. City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 2 DRC #3651 -Leroy Allen, page 9, paragraph 1, sentence 4 amended as follows: The plan shows a concrete porch base, but the owner is requesting the use of river rocks instead. SECOND:Leonard Filner AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:None Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett MOTION CARRIED A motion was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the August 8, 2001 minutes with the following corrections: DRC #3641 -Brandywine Development Corporation, page 2, paragraph 6, sentence 4 amended as follows: Additional concerns include emergency access and trash ~ pick-up. Page 3, paragraph 5, sentence 1 amended as follows: sr~+ssie-~ Commissioner Chair Teresa Smith expressed concern with the parking deficiency that was mentioned earlier. Paragraph 6, sentence 1 amended as follows: Semi-ssier~ Commissioner Ben Pruitt still has a lot of questions about this project. DRC #3662 -Barry Foust, page 6, paragraph 6, sentence 1 amended as follows: Committee Member Leonard Filner has no problems with the pla~tir~g plant list, but would like to see some type of ground cover material be provided a the front planter area. SECOND:Susan Secoy AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 3 DRC No. 3646 -PARADISE FOUNTAINS Expansion of an existing outdoors retail pottery and ceramic yard. 232 E. Katella Avenue Staff Contact: Jay Eastman, Assistant Planner DRC Action: Final Determination Continued from 7/25/2001 meeting) Although the applicant did not attend the meeting, Jay Eastman -Assistant Planner proceeded with discussion of the item because there is pending Code Enforcement action on this project. The plans have been revised and additional information have been provided to address the DRC's concern from the previous plans. The applicant has indicated to staff that she would like to leave the storage structure at its current location (setback 23 ft. from rear property line). As for color, the applicant would be willing to re-paint the storage shed to any color that the DRC deemed as appropriate. The meeting was opened for public comments: Dick and Corrine Hohren (245 E. Hoover Street) raised concerns with the location of the storage shed being too close to their backyard. They would like to see the storage shed moved further away from his property because it is an eyesore. Committee Member Leonard Filner suggested the use of large landscaping along the rear to create a buffer for the adjoining residents. Corrine Hohren stated that there are also other issues such as trash being placed all over the site. Jay Eastman explained that the construction of a new trash enclosure should help minimize the displacement of trash. Committee Member Leonard Filner stated that a combination of mitigating solutions should include; 1) re-painting the shed to an appropriate color, 2) create a landscape buffer, and 3) maintaining a certain height for the hedges along the rear. Committee Member Susan Secoy asked what was the reason for the removal of the Eucalyptus trees at the rear. She would not be opposed to the use of landscaping for buffering. Dick Hohren replied that the trees are a fire hazard because it had previously caught on fire. MOTION was made by Committee Chair Joe Woollett to approve the project subject the following conditions: 1. The site shall remain in compliance with conditions of Minor Site Plan Review No. 183- 01. (Including the 48 ft. setback of the storage shed from the rear property line) 2. The storage shed shall be re-painted to a light beige color. Applicant to work with City staff to select exact beige color. City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 4 DRC No. 3646 -PARADISE FOUNTAINS (Continued) 3. Provide landscaping along the north side of the south wall to be maintained at a minimum height of 10 ft. measured from grade. Suggested plant materials to include; 1) Carolina Cherry, 2) Hopseed Bush, or 3) Photinia). Planting shall be 15-gallon size, spaced at 5 ft. on center. 4. Provide Trumpet Vines to achieve screening along the east property line. Vines to be planted at 8 ft. on center, minimum 5-gallon size, any color of owner's choice. 5. Submit final revised landscape plans to Community Services Department for review and approval. Final plans to include City required inspection notes. SECOND:Alice Angus AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 5 2. DRC No. 3655 - GRIJALVA PARK New public park site to include activity/concession/restrooms building, parking lot, play equipment, open sports field, and lighting. Northwest corner of Prospect Street and Spring Street Staff Contact: Majid Farhat, Associate Civil Engineer DRC Action: Final Determination Continued from 6/20/2001 meeting) The project was presented by Majid Farhat -Public Works Department, and Pat Hirsch - Hirsch&Rssociates Inc. The plans have been revised to address the DRC's comments from the previous meeting on June 20, 2001. The lighting fixture and photometric plans have been submitted to the City's Police Department Crime Prevention Bureau and Community Development Department for review. Committee Member Susan Secoy felt that the information provided is very complete in terms of addressing the DRC's comments from the previous meeting. MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project as submitted. SECOND:Susan Secoy AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:None Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 6 3. DRC No. 3666 - MERICOM CORPORATION Collocation of wireless communication antennas on an existing monopole and construction of new equipment shed in an existing commercial center. 3505 E. Chapman Avenue Staff Contact: Jay Eastman, Assistant Planner DRC Action: Final Determination Continued from 9/5/2001 meeting) Gregg Mclain with Mericom Corporation presented the project. The plans have been revised to address the issues that were raised by DRC from the previous meeting on September 5, 2001. The equipment structure has been reduced in height down to 8'-6" overall (8'-0" from top of curb), and the cables have been relocated underground so that they are no longer visible. A landscaping plan has not been prepared due to the small scope of the project. However, the same planting material would be used to match the existing. Committee Member Leonard Filner would prefer to locate the larger landscape planter along the south side where it is the most visible. As for landscaping material, the use of Privet or Photinia are suggested. MOTION was made by Committee Member Leonard Filner to approve the project with the following conditions: 1. The project shall be constructed and maintained in substantial compliance with plans submitted to and approved by the Staff Review Committee (Minor Site Plan Review No. 196-01), and the Design Review Committee (DRC No. 3666-01). 2. Provide a 2'-0" wide landscape planter (measured from curb face to building face) along the north side of the equipment structure to achieve a 10'-0" wide end parking stall. The remaining space along the south side of the equipment structure shall be provided with a landscape planter. 3. The equipment structure shall be limited to a maximum overall height of 8'-6". (8'-0" measured from top of curb). 4. The equipment structure shall be constructed of split-face concrete masonry block to match the existing trash enclosure. All new masonry block shall match the existing in color, size and texture. 5. Cables and wires shall be completely enclosed within the equipment structure and/or antenna monopole. Cable housing shall not be exposed, and shall be maintained underground" and "inside". 6. Trash enclosures shall be fitted with new metal gates that are of the same design and treatment as the proposed air conditioner access gate. 7. Recommend planting of tall shrub materials along the south and west sides of the equipment structure (such as Japanese Privet or Photinia). All other shrub plantings and ground covers shall match existing. 8. Recommend planting of vines along the north, south and west sides of the equipment structure. 9. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit final landscape plans to Services Department for approval. (Final plans to include City required inspection notes) City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 7 3. DRC No. 3666 - MERICOM CORPORATION (Continued) SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett NOES: None ABSENT: Mark Paone ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 8 4. DRC No. 3671 -EQUITY PROPERTIES Remodeling of entry areas for an existing office complex to include new landscaping, pedestrian walkways, and identification signage. 500, 505 & 600 City Parkway West Staff Contact: Christopher Carnes, Senior Planner DRC Action: Final Determination Approved as Consent Item) MOTION was made by Committee Chair Joe Woollett to approve the project as submitted. SECOND:Alice Angus AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 9 5. DRC No. 3672 - CENTEX HOMES Conceptual development plans fora 92 unit detached single-family residential tract. Tentative Tract Map No. 16131 -Serrano Heights East) Centex Homes, northeast portion of the Serrano Heights Development Staff Contact: Christopher Carnes, Senior Planner DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission Stephanie Fabbri Carter with Centex Homes and Dave Pocket with Bassenian Lasoni Architects presented the project. Centex Homes is in the process of filing the necessary applications to request that the Planning Commission and City Council eliminate the requirement for single- story designs. Tonight's request is only for the approval of the design for the 2-story houses. The three variations of the 2-story models include Traditional, Monterey and French designs. Perimeter fencing includes split-face block for the exterior, and wood fences for the interior areas between the houses. The common landscape areas along the slopes have already been reviewed and approved under the Master Tract by the Design Review Committee. Committee Chair Joe Woollett was concerned with the rear elevations of the new houses as viewed from the slope below, and asked if the final plans would be submitted back to the DRC for final approval. Christopher Carnes -Senior Planner explained that if the Planning Commission and City Council approves the request to eliminate the requirement for single-story houses, then the applicant would be required to submit final plans to include the rear and side elevation plans back to the DRC for approval. If the applicant's request is denied, they would still have to submit plans for the single-story houses back to the DRC for review and approval. MOTION was made by Committee Chair Joe Woollett to recommend approval of the design for the 2-story houses and perimeter wall/fencing to the Planning Commission as submitted. SECOND:Leonard Filner AYES:Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Joe Woollett NOES:None ABSENT:Mark Paone ABSTAINED:Susan Secoy MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2001 Page 10 6. DRC No. 3673 -STEVE PROTHERO New 867 sq. ft. addition to the rear of an existing 1,834 sq. ft. Eichler residence. 741 E. Briardale Avenue Staff Contact: Mario Chavez-Marquez, Planning Aide DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission The project was presented by the owner, Steve Prothero. The proposal is to add-on 867 sq.ft. to the rear of an existing Eichler home. The proposed addition necessitated the filing of a variance application to the Planning Commission, due to the current code requirement for atwo- car garage. The original single-car garage and carport design was one of the unique characteristics of the Eichler homes. Mr. Prothero believes that there are special circumstances and significant hardship applicable to this project that warrants the DRC's support of the application. Committee Member Susan Secoy stated her full support of the owner's approach to preserve the cultural, historical and architectural significance of the Eichler homes. Committee Member Leonard Filner concurred with maintaining the integrity of the architecture, but was concerned with the lack of landscaping in the front yard area. MOTION was made by Committee Member Susan Secoy to recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission with the following conditions: The front yard area shall be adequately landscaped at the time of the new addition. SECOND: Leonard Filner AYES: Alice Angus, Leonard Filner, Susan Secoy, Joe Wootlett NOES: None ABSENT: Mark Paone ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED DRC 09-19-01 Minutes