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1999-04-07 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES for Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Board Members Present: Rick Cavecche Tim McCormack Steve Prothero Board Member Absent: Susan Secoy Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner Administrative Session - 4: 30 P.M. The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:30 p.m.. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 p. m. Regular Session - 6: 30 P.M. The review and approval of the March 3, and March 17, 1999 minutes were deferred to the April 21, 1999 meeting. City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 2 (1) DRB No. 3245 Santiago Hills Auto Spa Center Revised fuel pump island canopy for a new 8544 E. Chapman Avenue automotive service station, car wash, mini- KHRAssociates market, and tube facility • PC (Planned Community) District The project was presented by John Dilauro with KHR Associates. The proposal is to replace the previously approved fuel island canopy with a new corporate (Chevron) standard canopy. A sight line study was provided to illustrate that the new canopy design is slightly higher (26'-4" new versus 23'-0" previous). The DRB expressed concerns with the new corporate design being architecturally incompatible with the design of the auto spa building and with the shopping center. The DRB offered the applicant the option of revising the canopy to incorporate the architectural elements of the building to be more consistent with the overall project, or that a final determination be made at this time. The applicant requested for a final determination by the DRB. MOTION by Steve Prothero deny the proposed plan revisions, based on the concerns stated above. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 3 DRB No. 3278 Hewes Park Estates 394 & 416 S. Esplanade Street Nuvis Landscape Architects • Landscape plans for a new 13 unit residential development • R1-7 (Single Family Residential District - 7.000 sa.ft. minimum lot size) The project was presented by Tim Roberts - TNR Development Corp., Greg Applegate -Consulting Arborist, and Bob Stone -Nuvis Landscape Architects. The intent is to preserve and maintain as many of the existing mature specimen trees on the site as possible, and to create a more gradual transition between the existing landscaping areas and the new landscaping areas. Also submitted are samples of exterior building finish materials and color palette. This is a final review of the project prior to submitting construction documents to the Building Department for plan check and permit issuance. MOTION by Tim McCormack to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Slope area at building pads; loosen-up the shrub massing to have open areas and tight areas so that it appears less formal. Also relocate the Giant Birds of Paradise out of the slope areas to another areas that are relatively flat. 2. Change Bronze Loquat to "Multi" or low branch. 3. Add Pittosporum undulatum "Standard" to the tree palette, and move Pittosporum undulatum "Multi" to the shrub palette. 4. Provide two more variety of Eucalyptus (E. cladocalyx & E. citriodora) to help create a sky line along the edges, in addition to the selected Eucalyptus (E. torquata & E. ficifolia) for massing and flowering. Recommend adding light fixture to create symmetry at the pedestrian gate. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 4 DRB No. 3358 Investor Realty Company NWC Main Street & La Veta David Valentine • Sign program for a new retail center • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Moira Boynton with Gannon Design. This is a comprehensive sign program that includes Rite Aid, and the 2 restaurant pads. Some modifications have been made to the plans submitted in the DRB's packet, particularly to the Rite Aid building. The illuminated awning was never approved as part of the building elevation, and is therefore being replaced with individual channel letters. The freestanding pole sign with changeable copy is being replaced with a monument sign without the changeable copy. Other changes include relocating the freestanding signs away from the driveway entrances to accommodate the placement of trees per the previously approved landscape plans on March 17, 1999. The DRB expressed concerns with the use of accessory signs (Pharmacy Foodmart 1-Hr. Photo) on the Rite Aid building. Staff replied that the Planning Commission has upheld the use of accessory signs for the Rite Aid store at the Chapman & Tustin location. (DRB Appeal No. 02-98 approved Apri16, 1998) MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the proposed sign program, subject to the following conditions: 1. Freestanding signs (F1, F2 & F3) to be relocated away from the driveway entrances to accommodate the placement of trees. 2. Freestanding sign tenant panels shall have an opaque background and be of the same field color. The sign text and logo may be illuminated and may be of any color and type style. 3. The base of the freestanding signs shall be extended out minimum 3 inches from the sign cabinet, with a beveled edge detail to match the base of the columns on the building. 4. Signage for Rite Aid is approved with individual channel letters along the building storefront. Accessory signs (Pharmacy Foodmart 1-Hr. Photo) are approved along the storefront underneath the main sign, and along the south building elevation. Also approved are Sign C "Drive Thru Pharmacy" along the east elevation of the drive-thru canopy, and Sign E "Do Not Enter" (size not to exceed the width of the column that it is placed upon). The Rite Aid corporate signs A, D, G, H, I and J are incorrect and do not apply. 5. Individual tenant wall signs are approved with an opaque background and the same field color. The sign text and logo maybe illuminated and maybe of any color and type style. 6. Signage for Taco Bell restaurant is approved as submitted. 7. Signage for Carl's Jr. restaurant is approved with the condition that the "Happy Star" that is offset along the south elevation to be peg mounted and illuminated on all sides. 8. On-site directional signs are approved as submitted, and shall be limited to only those that are identified on the site signage plan. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 5 (4) DRB No. 3409 Texaco Renovation of an existing automotive 700 W. Chapman Avenue service station in Old Towne Harry Mitchell C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by the owner Mr. Harry Mitchell. The plans have been further revised per discussion from the previous meetings. The board noted that the plans are more accurately drawn, and are much improved over the previous submittals. The DRB again suggested that professional help be acquired for proper design and preparation of the signage plans. Steve Prothero raised concern with project not having a stronger color scheme. This issue has not been fully resolved. MOTION by Rick Cavecche to approve the project, subject to the following conditions: 1. The overhead panels above the service bay entrance along the front (north) elevation shall be divided into five (5) equally spaced panels. 2. The approved paint colors for the service station are BEHR No. 68 White for the main building, and No. 56 Cobblestone Grey or darker (i.e. Texaco Grey) for the upper cornice and the base of the building. The cantilever eyebrow to be painted bright Texaco Red. 3. Submit signage plans to DRB for approval. (Must comply with Old Towne Design Standards) SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack NOES: Steve Prothero ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 6 (5) DRB No. 3411 Joseph & Alicia Nessl 303 E. River Avenue Systems Building Integration • 2-story room addition for an existing residence in Old Towne • R2-6 (Duplex Residential District) • Recommendation to Planning Commission The project was Presented by Sandy Ingram with Systems Building Integration. The proposal is to construct a second story addition over the garage of an existing non-contributing residence in Old Towne. The project will be scheduled for Planning Commission hearing after the DRB's initial review. The DRB commented as follows: • The existing residence is anon-conforming stucco box originally constructed in the 50's, and the proposal is a bigger 2-story box. • The windows appears to be drawn incorrectly and out of proportion. (Does not seem to meet U.B.C exiting requirements) ~ New driveway at Toluca Avenue should be a ribbon driveway to help minimize the amount of concrete paving. • Suggest the use of different siding material at the second story to help accentuate the horizontal massing of the building. ~ Suggest the use of colors to help create contrast and better articulate the building. • The style should be in keeping with the period of the existing house, but needs to utilize some of the 40's and 50's architectural design elements. The DRB offered the applicant the option of revising the project to address the above stated concerns. The applicant consented for a continuance to revised their project and return to the next DRB meeting on Apri121, 1999. MOTION by Rick Cavecche to continue the project per the applicant's request. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 7 (6) DRB No. 3416 La Plata Enterprises 20 unit senior housing development 170 N. Prospect . C-1 Limited Business District) Sam J. Bevaqua -Designer . Recommendation to Plannina Commission The project was presented by the owner's representative Mr. Sam Bevaqua. The proposal is to develop a 2-story, 20 unit senior housing project with subterranean garage parking. The project is scheduled for Planning Commission hearing on May 3, 1999. The DRB expressed the following concerns: • The building is being maximized on the site with very limited open space. The economical design approach of utilizing the site to its maximum limitations does not create a quality living environment for its occupants. • The project's programming is poor. Although it may not be required by code, the elevator should also provide access to the second floor area and not just the first floor, especially if this is to be occupied by seniors. • The large box-like building is uninteresting and is pushing the envelope in terms of bulk and mass. The architecture of the building looks more like a motel rather than a quality housing project. • The project in its present form does not provide an acceptable solution. Given the greater density (50+ units per acre) of this project, the applicant should explore the possibility of a three story design with an internal loaded corridor so that some movement can be created along the elevations to allow for better articulation on the building. This would also allow private balconies to be added to the units, with additional outdoor recreational open space for the project. The DRB stated that they cannot support the project as proposed in its present form. The DRB offered the applicant the option of revising the project to address the above stated issues, or that a final determination be made so that they can stay on schedule with the Planning Commission public hearing. The applicant explained that they have a commitment with the property owner to proceed to the Planning Commission on May 3, 1999, and requested a determination by the DRB. MOTION by Steve Prothero to recommend denial of this project to the Planning Commission, based on the concerns stated above. SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 8 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) • Recommendation to Planning Commission (Applicant not present) MOTION by Steve Prothero to continue the project. SECOND: Rick Cavecche AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: Tim McCormack MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 9 DRB No. 3422 Orange Villa Retail Center Storefront remodel -existing retail center 2004-2094 N. Tustin Street C-TR (Limited Business District -Tustin Architects Orange Street Redevelopment Project Area) The project was presented by Jim Dietz -Architects Orange, and Craig Jones - Jones Development. The proposal is to remodel the building facade of an existing retail strip shopping center. The existing landscaping in the parking lot area are in fairly good shape. Other than some minor maintenance work, the landscaping will remain unchanged. The DRB stated that the architect has done a good job with breaking-up the long linear shape of the center, although the architectural element at the north end of Building #1 may need to be further strengthened. The overall design concept and new color palette are vastly improved over the existing. MOTION by to Rick Cavecche to approve the project with the following suggestions: 1. Architect to study the possibility of further strengthening and enhancing of the architectural element at the north end of Building #1. 2. Architect to study parking lighting to ensure compatibility with the landscaping. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 10 (9) DRB No. 3423 Atlantic Richfield Company 271 S. Tustin Street Tait & Associates (Approved on the Consent Calendar) • Fuel pump island canopy remodel for an existing service station and mini-mart • C-1 (Limited Business District) MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project as submitted. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 11 (10) DRB No. 3424 EI Torito Express Wall sign for a new restaurant at the Town 745 S. Main Street & Country Shopping Center South Global Image Services C-2 (General Business District) (Approved on the Consent Calendar) MOTION by Rick Cavecche to approve the project as submitted SECOND: Steve Prothero AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for ApYil 7, 1999 Page 12 (11) DRB No. 3425 TGI Friday's Remodeling and expansion of an existing 3339 City Blvd. East restaurant Schuss-Clark Architectural Corp. C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Deborah Kerr representing T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant. The proposal is to expand the existing restaurant by enlarging the outdoor patio dining area, and to remodel the exterior of the of the building. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Wrap the awning around the corner of the building. 2. Shift the wall sign one `bay' over to the left along the west building elevation. SECOND: Rick Cavecche AYES: Rick Cavecche, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: Tim McCormack MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 13 (12) DRB No. 3426 Dr. Robert F. Ruper • New freestanding sign for an eye clinic 416 S. Glassell Street located in Old Towne Joe Jeffreys O-P (Office Professional District) (Approved on the Consent Calendar) MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Extend the two side posts 2 inches higher than the top frame member and add decorative cap. 2. The street address number shall be centered at the bottom of the sign face. 3. The scroll detail on top of the sign shall be proportionally reduced in size to a maximum of 36 inches wide. Thickness of the scroll detail shall be 2 inches minimum. Add texture by routing-out the face of the scroll detail. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 14 13) DRB No. 3428 Washington Mutual • Replacement freestanding sign for an 2233 N. Tustin Street existing bank Signtech Electrical Advertising, Inc. C-TR (Limited Business District -Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area) Project withdrawn by Applicant. No action required for this item City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for April 7, 1999 Page 15 (14) DRB No. 3429 Wells Fargo Bank 101 E. Chapman Avenue Mary K. Williams Exterior repair of an existing commercial building in Old Towne C-1 (Limited Business District) (Approved on the Consent Calendar) MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the proposed replacement of the existing deteriorated marble with stucco, based on the fact that this is listed as non-contributing building and that the stucco is currently being used in the same application on other portions of the building. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack, Steve Prothero NOES: None ABSENT: Susan Secoy ABSTAINED: None