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1999-03-17 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES for Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Board Members Present: Tim McCormack Steve Prothero Susan Secoy Board Member Absent: Rick Cavecche 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 8:00 p. m. Regular Session - S: 30 P.M. The review and approval of the March 3, 1999 minutes was deferred to the April 7, 1999 meeting as they were not available. City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 2 A motion was made by Tim McCormack to approve the February 17, 1999 minutes with the following revisions: DRB #3406 (Ralph Zehner) page 2 paragraph one sentence 2 amended as follows: These structures are traditionally secondary to the principle residential structures. Page 4,para rg_aph 6, sentence 1, amended as follows: The project has had been re-designed over and over again. Page 5, paragraph 7, sentence 2, amended as follows: Although she is not in favor if keeping the existing storage shed, she is more eexeet~ concerned with the detached garage structure. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven Prothero and Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 3 (1) DRB No. 3358 Investor Realty Company NWC Main Street & La Veta Carol Robinson -Landscape Architect • Landscape plans for a new retail center with drive-thru pharmacy and 2 drive-thru restaurants • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by the owner David Valentine, and Carol Robinson -Landscape Architect. This is review of the final landscape plans for the new center. The plans have been revised per discussion from the previous meeting. MOTION by Tim McCormack to approve the final landscape plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. Hedge row along Main Street to be setback 24 inches, or be replaced with low ground cover such as Star Jasmine, to allow for vehicular overhang. 2. Maintain a 6 ft. height differential between the Mexican Fan Palms and the Queen Palms. The Mexican Fan Palms to be a minimum 18 ft. brown trunk, and the Queen Palms to be a minimum 12 ft. brown trunk. (Preferably 21 ft. & 15 ft. brown trunk height combination) 3. Add a tree at each of the four driveways to balance out the entrances. Recommend shifting the freestanding signs forward, or relocate to another location to avoid potential conflicts. 4. Replace the Nandina Domestica at the southeast corner circular planter area with Flax, preferably in a medium to large size variety. 5. Recommend verifying the availability of the variety of Cotoneaster Congestus being specified. "Likiang" is recommended. 6. Install ground cover under large shrubs (Rhaphiolepis/Viburnum) along the west property line. 7. Ground cover to be the landscape architect's choice, planted at minimum 8 inches on center. S. Landscaping at the perimeter of the Rite-Aid building and Taco Bell Restaurant to be submitted to the DRB for approval. 9. Shift the Carrotwood tree at the west side of Carl's Jr. Restaurant to create planting space to add 2 Queen Palms. (Carrotwood tree may be down sized from 24 inch box to 15 gallon) 10. Submit signage plans to DRB for approval. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 4 (2) DRB No. 3408 AI Ricci Residence 439 S. Grand Street Douglas Ely -Architect • Addition of a 2-story second unit in Old Towne • R2-6 (Duplex Residential District) • Recommendation to Planning Commission The project was presented by the owner, Al Ricci, and the project architect, Douglas Ely. The plans have been revise to address the issue of bulk and mass, particularly along the south building elevation. The addition of architectural elements helps the articulation of the proposed 2-story building. The DRB noted that four opposition letters were recently received from the following people: Joan & Ron Newcomb - 429 So. Grand Street Annie Strain - 191 So. Harwood Street Mary Matuzak - 340 So. Grand Street John & Annalisa Goode - 438 So. Grand Street The following people spoke in opposition to the project at the meeting: Angie Rust - 493 So. Grand Street Louie Caballero - 487 So. Grand Street Mary Matuzak - 340 So. Grand Street The primary concerns were; the notification process of this project, 2-story versus P/z story, bulk and mass, open space, parking, floor area ratio and property value. Staff explained that the project was advertised in the Orange Independent Newspaper at least 10 days prior to the meeting (February 19, 1999) per the City's Old Towne Demolition Ordinance. In addition, all property owners within 300 ft. of the project site would be notified for the Planning Commission hearing. The applicant stated that although this is a 2-story structure, the 25 ft. roof height is only slightly higher than the existing 1'/z story front house which measures at 23 '/~ ft. in overall height. Additionally, the project's open space and 0.57 F.A..R. is well within City code requirements. The DRB stated that although the project is pushing the limits of bulk and mass, the revised plans are much improved in terms of using architectural trims and treatments to help breaking-up the scale of the building, especially along the south elevation. The DRB finds that the applicant has adequately addressed the DRB's stated concerns regarding bulk and mass, and that the project's articulation and overall aesthetics are vastly improved prom the previous submittal, which are consistent with the Old Towne Design Standards. MOTION by Susan Secoy to recommend approval the project to the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. The public comments and opposition letters received during tonight's DRB meeting shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission to further address the issues of F.A.R. and bulk & mass. 2. Additional trees shall be provided on the site to help mitigate visual impact. City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 5 3. Recommend eliminating the new concrete brick pedestrian walkway, so that only one center walkway is provided for the project. 4. The rear balcony shall retain the open railing design from the previous plan submittal on March 3, 1999, with the addition of the new dentil and trim detail at the second floor line. 5. Garage door shall be a flat panel design with abreak-up pattern that is more period to the craftsman style houses. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 6 DRB No. 3409 Texaco 700 W. Chapman Avenue Harry Mitchell • Renovation of an existing automotive service station in Old Towne • C-2 (General Business District) The revised plans were presented by the owner Mr. Harry Mitchell.. Additional changes were made based on the discussion from the previous meeting. The cornice detail has been deleted from the building and fuel pump island canopy. The cantilevered eyebrow will remain on the building, and expansion joints have been added. Photographs of other service stations in various location were presented to illustrate possible color schemes. The board again stated that although the revised plans are an improvement to the previous submittal, the drawings are still incomplete due to a lack of pertinent information and detail. The dimensions shown on the plans does not scale-out as indicated. Again, the DRB recommend that the applicant hire professional help for proper design and preparation of accurately drawn plans. The board will not approve a partial and incomplete project MOTION by Tim McCormack to continue the project for a more complete submittal with accurately drawn plans. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 7 (4) DRB No. 3411 Joseph & Alicia Nessl 303 E. River Avenue Systems Building Integration (Applicant not present) • 2-story room addition for an existing residence in Old Towne • R2-6 (Duplex Residential District) • Recommendation to Planning Commission MOTION by Tim McCormack to continue the project SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 8 5) DRB No. 3415 U.S. Storage Center West side of Main St./North of Trenton Beck-Moffett & Associates • New self-storage facility • M-2 (Industrial District) • Recommendation to Planning Commission The project was presented by the owner Mr. Barry Hoeven, and the project architects, Craig Mann and Jim Moffett with Beck-Moffett Associates. The proposal is to develop a 2-story, 80,000 sq.ft. self-storage facility on an 2 acre parcel. The facility includes a caretakers residence and office. The site is located on the west side of Main Street between the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad right-of-way and the Ryder Trucks facility. The DRB raised concerns with the use of different roof materials for the caretaker's unit/office (Spanish mission tile) versus the storage units (metal). The DRB suggested changing the the roof to another material that would be more consistent with the metal roof used for the storage units. MOTION by Steve Prothero to recommend approval to the Planning commission subject to the following conditions: 1. The caretakers unit/office shall be more compatible with the balance of the project. Recommend that the exterior colors to be more of a contemporary, monochromatic scheme in lieu of red mission tiles. 2. Relocate the pedestrian access gate forward to the front plane of the building, and raise the block wall to minimum 6 ft. in height. 3. Light fixture to be compatible with the residential unit. 4. Submit landscape plans to DRB for approval. Plans to include hardscape design such as enhanced paving areas. 5. Submit signage plans to DRB for approval. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 9 DRB No. 3417 Denman & Company 401 W. Chapman Avenue Bob Denman Wall signs for a new commercial tenant in Old Towne SPZ (Santa Fe Depot Area Specific Plan) The project was presented by the owner Mr. Bob Denman. The proposal is to install new wall signs along the south and east building elevations, and to install a new hanging pedestrian sign at the southeast corner of the building. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Sign "A" and Sign "D" are approved as submitted. (Delete lower Sign `B") 2. Hanging pedestrian sign bracket to be modified as follows; Upper '/~ inch diameter round steel rod welded to a shorter bracket, Bottom 3 inch wide flat bar. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 10 (7) DRB No. 3418 Recreation Unlimited 1317 W. Katella Avenue Sign Lights Plus (Applicant not present) • Wall signs for a new commercial tenant • C-R (Commercial Recreational District) MOTION by Tim McCormack to continue the project. SECOND: Susan Secoy AYES: Tim McCormack, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: Steve Prothero MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page I I (8) DRB No. 3419 Oscar's Restaurant 763 S Main Street, Ste. #200 Schuss-Clark Architects • Addition of outdoor dining area for a new restaurant tenant • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by John Murray with the Reyes Group. The proposal is to add a canvas canopy cover for the outdoor dining area of a new restaurant at the Town & Country Shopping Center. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Canopy cover to extend out half the distance of the outdoor patio dining area. 2. Canopy fabric (canvas) and colors (blue) approved as submitted. 3. Applicant to address the issue of patio area drainage after wash down at the close of business. 4. Submit attachment detail of canopy to pilasters to DRB for review. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for March 17, 1999 Page 12 (9) DRB No. 3421 Krispy Kreme • The Block at Orange -Out Parcel at The City Drive between TGIF & EI Torito Tarlos & Associates New donut shop with drive-thru lane C-2 (General Business District) The applicant contacted staff prior to the meeting to request for a continuance to the next available meeting date. MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue review of the project to Apri17, 1999. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Steve Prothero, Susan Secoy NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: Tim McCormack MOTION CARRIED