1999-09-22 Final DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
for Wednesday, September 22, 1999
Board Members Present: Leonard Filner
Jack McGee
Mark Paone
Susan Secoy (Chair)
Joe Woollett (Vice Chair)
Board Member Absent: None
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 8:40 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:30 PM
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Susan Secoy to approve the September 8, 1999 minutes with the
following corrections:
DRC #3444 (AI & Ed's Autosound) page 4 paragraph 1 sentence 1 amended as follows:
The project was presented by Mark Franks with San Pedro Electric Sign Company.
Condition 2, sentence 2 amended as follows:
Palm tree shall be 15 ft. minimum brown truck height, and shall match the existing ones that
were removed.
Condition 2, sentence 3 amended as follows:
Placement and size of the Palm tree to be verified by City Community Services Department
staff.
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DRC #3459 (Chris & Nicole Michaelis) page 7 paragraph 1, sentence 3 amended as follows:
The main roof #~te has been raised slightly from 19'-6" to 20'-0", and the shed dormer roof now
starts approximately 18 inches below the ridge of the main roof.
SECOND: Leonard Filner
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
MOTION CARRIED
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DRC No. 3334-B - GREYSTONE HOMES
• Proposed 48 lot residential planned unit development
• Southeast corner of Canal Street & Heim Avenue
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by Greg Mendoza with Greystone Homes. The proposed
development is a 48 lot subdivision with detached single family residences. There are 3 floor
plans each with 3 different elevation treatments, and the units range from 1,656 sq.ft. to 2,057
sq.ft. in size. The project has been scheduled for Planning Commission on November 1, 1999.
The DRC discussed the following issues with the applicant:
• The front building elevation plans of the units were generally acceptable, however, no side
and rear elevations were submitted. The elevations showed all the roof ridges running
parallel with the street. Suggest adding a mix of gable ends facing the street to create a
more interesting streetscape.
• Applicant also needs to submit perimeter wall/fencing plans and conceptual landscape plans
to show views of the project from the adjoining public streets (Canal & Heim). Landscape
plans must show the location of required street trees.
• There are several mature Eucalyptus trees along Heim Avenue that are likely to be removed
with widening of the street and construction of this project. This needs to be addressed and
properly mitigated, possibly upgrading the size and quantity of new replacement trees to be
used for this project.
• It appears that a fair amount of grading may be necessary for proper site drainage.
Applicant to verify site section drawings for accuracy.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project with the following conditions:
1. Submit perimeter wall/fencing plans and landscape plans to DRC for review. Landscape
plans must address the removal of the existing Eucalyptus trees along Heim Avenue, and
show the location of required street trees.
2. Submit side and rear building elevation plans with consideration to roof configurations as
viewed from adjoining streets.
3. Applicant to verify site section drawings to assure proper site drainage.
SECOND: Mark Paone
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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2. DRC No. 3436 - KRAGEN AUTO PARTS
• Revised building elevation and landscape plans for a new automotive parts store.
• 910 N. Tustin Street
• DRC Action: Final Determination
(The applicant was not present)
MOTION by Leonard Filner to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. The use of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis is not recommended because it is susceptible to insect
problems (i.e. Giant White Fly) which is very difficult to control.
2. Change spacing of Aptenia/Red Apple from 10" on center to 8" on center.
3. Replace the Rhapiolepis with Xylosma `Compacts' for screening around the transformer.
4. Provide City required inspection notes on plans.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit final landscape and irrigation plans to
Community Services Department staff for approval.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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3. DRC No. 3456 - PHILLIP DOYON
• Conversion of an existing residence to a bed & breakfast facility in Old Towne
• 224 N. Glassell Street (Contributing Structure)
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
• (Continued from 8/11/99, 8/25/99, 9/08/99 AND 9/22/99 meetings)
(Applicant not present)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project with a directive to staff to require submittal of
the revised plans for inclusion in the DRC packets, prior to scheduling for the next meeting.
SECOND: Mark Paone
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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4. DRC No. 3458 -PAUL HUDSON
• Second story dormer addition and demolition/addition at the rear of an existing
residence located within the Old Towne District
• 212 S. Orange Street (Contributing Structure)
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
(Approved on Consent Calendar)
The DRC found the revised plans to be consistent with the changes that were requested of the
applicant from the previous meeting on July 21, 1999. The DRC also found the project to be
consistent with the Old Towne Design Standards.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to recommend approval of the project as submitted to the Planning
Commission.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Mark Paone, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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5. DRC No. 3476 -ORANGE VILLA SHOPPING CENTER
• Facade renovation for a former bank building in an existing shopping center complex.
• 2000 N. Tustin Street
• DRC Action: Final Determination
The project was presented by the owner Mr. Craig Jones, and Jim Dietz with Architects Orange.
The proposal is to renovate the facade of a former bank building for a new retail tenant that
needs more window exposure along their Tustin Street frontage.
The DRC expressed concerns with the architecture being substantially different, and therefore
does not tie-in well with the rest of the shopping center. The building's location and prominence
along Tustin Street requires more attention to the building's architecture so that it does not have
the appearance of a "bandaged" approach. Perhaps the design can pick up some of the
rhythm and architectural features of the newly remodeled shopping center (i.e. arcade, cornice
detail, etc.). Additionally, the new design should also take into consideration and incorporate
signage opportunities.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project for further study based on the above
discussion.
SECOND: Jack McGee
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED