1999-10-20 Final DRC MinutesCITY OF ORANGE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
for Wednesday, October 20, 1999
Board Members Present: Leonard Filner
Jack McGee
Susan Secoy (Chair)
Joe Woollett (Vice Chair)
Board Member Absent: Mark Paone
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 6:20 p.m.
Regular Session - 5:30 PM
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Susan Secoy to approve the October 6, 1999 minutes as submitted.
SECOND: Leonard Filner
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Meeting Minutes for October 20, 1999
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1. DRC No. 3467 -ALMOND STREET PARTNERS
• New automotive service station with mini-mart, automated car wash and oil change/tube
facility.
• Southeast corner at Main Street and Almond Avenue
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
• (Continued from 10/06/99 meeting)
The project was presented by Jeff Chess and Anthony Elliott with Architekton. The proposed
development consists of 3 primary structures; a carwash & lube bays, amini-mart, and a fuel
pump island canopy. The proposed architecture is Modern-Mediterranean style with a stucco
finish and metal Spanish the roof.
The DRC discussed the following issues with the applicant:
Landscaping:
- Clarify quantity of Geijera Praviflora, Australian Willow on plant list.
- Change spacing of Star Jasmine from 6 ft. o.c. to 18 inches o.c.
- Selection of King Palms to be minimum 8 ft. brown trunk height.
- Provide City required landscape inspection notes on landscape and irrigation plans.
- Plan indicates existing Pine trees along Main Street to be removed. Can these trees
remain until the actual street widening construction occurs?
- Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to Community Services Department staff for
approval.
Architecture:
- Design theme should be more consistent with nearby project recently approved at the
northwest corner of Main Street and La Veta Avenue, or, the existing Unocal service
station at the southwest corner of Tustin Street and Lincoln Avenue.
-The project needs some undulation in roof forms. The application of a more
contemporary material (metal roof tile) with a traditional (Mediterranean) element may
not be appropriate. Perhaps a metal standing seam roof is more appropriate.
- The width and proportion of the columns and pilasters used on the different buildings
are inconsistent and lack continuity.
- The DRC is generally in support of the established palette. The used of materials;
stucco, reveals, glazing, sheet metal fascia, slate accent tiles, etc., are appropriate for
this project. However, further study and refinement is still needed. Need to provide a
colored rendering of a partial elevation.
- Need to address signage opportunity. (Separate submittal)
MOTION by Susan Secoy to continue the project for further study, based on the above
discussion.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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2. DRC No. 3477 - CHAPMAN HOUSE, INC.
• New freestanding sign for an existing professional office
• 1412 E. Chapman Avenue
• DRC Action: Final Determination
• (Continued from 10/06/99 meeting)
The project was presented by Tim Chapman and Robert Wishart. The proposal is to construct
a new 5 ft. high freestanding sign to replace an existing sign that was removed from this
location. The new sign is made of sandblasted wood, painted to match the colors on the
existing office building, and is non-illuminated.
MOTION by Susan Secoy to approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Delete telephone numbers and replace with street address numbers. (The display of
telephone numbers on a sign is not allowed by code, in order to avoid confusion and
minimize clutter).
2. The sign shall be non-illuminated.
3. Applicant may choose one of two options; 1) Reduce the overall height by 18 inches with
the street address numbers located at the top of the sign, or, 2) Reduce the overall height
by 12 inches with the street address number contained within the sign panel.
SECOND: Joe Woollett
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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3. DRC No. 3478 - GLASSELL BUSINESS PARK
• Building facade renovation of an existing business park
• 211 West Katella Ave. & 1330 N. Glassell St. (NWC Katella &Glassell)
• DRC Action: Final Determination
• (Continued from 10/06/99 meeting)
The project was presented by Lon Bike and Karen Stinson. The site plan has been updated
based on field measurements to show existing conditions. There are no proposed changes to
the existing site plan or landscaping at this time. The color rendering shows the shade/shadow
of the architectural details, and a new signage plan has been added to illustrate tenant signage
opportunities.
The DRC commended the applicant for being responsive to their concerns from the previous
meeting. This is a significant improvement over the existing.
MOTION by Susan Secoy approve the project as submitted.
SECOND: Jack McGee
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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4. DRC No. 3483 -MARK BRUTO
• Addition of new accessory workshop structure at the rear of an existing single family
residence in the Old Towne District
• 444 S. Center Street (Contributing Structure)
• DRC Action: Recommendation to Planning Commission
The project was presented by the owner Mr. Mark Bruto. The proposal is to construct a 612
sq.ft. accessory workshop building on a property that contains an existing 725 sq.ft. single
family residence. The existing residence is a 1919 Bungalow listed as a historically contributing
structure within the Old Towne District. The new workshop would be attached to the existing
residence via a covered breezeway.
The DRC appreciates the applicant's effort and attention to details in designing a project that is
sensitive to its surrounding neighborhood. The only suggestion would be to create an offset at
the attached railings to help distinguish the new addition from the existing historic structure.
MOTION by Leonard Filner to approve the project with the following condition:
The new porch railing attached to the existing residence shall be offset a minimum of 6
inches.
The approval was made based on the following findings
1. The project conforms to the Old Towne Design Standards.
2. The project complies with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines.
3. The project will not adversely affect the significant architectural features of the existing
building, nor adversely affect the character of historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest or
value of the building, Its site, or the surrounding area.
SECOND: Jack McGee
AYES: Leonard Filner, Jack McGee, Susan Secoy, Joe Woollett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mark Paone
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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