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1998-02-18 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES for Wednesday, February 18, 1998 Board Members Present: Tim McCormack* Steven McHarris Steve Prothero (Chair) Robert Reilly (*Arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m.) 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. Steve Prothero opened the meeting. A motion was made by Steve Prothero to defer the review and approval of the December 17, 1997, January 21, 1998, February 4, 1998 minutes to the March 4, 1998 meeting. SECOND: Robert Reilly AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 2 11 DRB No. 3231 Chapman University SEC Lemon Street & Sycamore Avenue Cathcart/Begin Associates, Inc. • Review of landscaping plans for the new 5- level parking structure • P-I (SP) District; Public Institution, Chapman University Specific Plan, Old Towne. Applicant not present. (Note: This item was postponed until the end of the meeting.) MOTION by Robert Reilly to continue review of this item to the next meeting. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly, Tim McCormack NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 3 (2) DRB No. 3249 Borders City Mills Shopping Center Complex Perkowitz & Ruth Architects, Inc. • New retail tenant at the City Mills Shopping Center. • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Debra Warner -Mills Corporation, and John Ward -Communication Arts. Boarders Books is a major tenant that occupies suite "A-1" of the City Mills Complex. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the building elevation plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. Continue the diagonal scoring panels the entire length of the east building elevation. (Including the four blank panels) 2. Clarify location of truck well and service/delivery doors.. 3. Extend the length of the CMU wall at the truck well to provide screening of the service entry area. 4. Clarify the exterior fmish of CMU wall. 5. Submit final landscape plans to DRB for approval. 6. Submit sign program to DRB for approval. SECOND: Robert Reilly AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 4 (3) DRB No. 3249 Dave & Busters City Mills Shopping Center Complex Perkowitz & Ruth Architects, Inc. • New retail tenant at the City Mills Shopping Center. • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Debra Warner -Mills Corporation, and John Ward - Communication Arts. Dave & Busters occupies suite "F-1" of the City Mills complex. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the building elevation plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. The thematic banners shall contain graphics only, and not to be used for advertising purposes. 2. Recommendation that the thematic banners should be of a substantially different design and material than the ones that are being used for the AMC Theater. 3. Submit fmal landscape plans to DRB for approval. 4. Submit sign program to DRB for approval. SECOND: Robert Reilly AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 5 (4) DRB No. 3249 OFFSTH City Mills Shopping Center Complex Affinity Corporation Architects • New retail tenant at the City Mills Shopping Center. • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Debra Warner - Mills Corporation, and John Ward - Communication Arts. OFF5TH occupies suite `B-2" of the City Mills complex. Steve Prothero stated that although he is not opposed to the use of "OFF5TH" for graphic purposes, he is uncomfortable with the literal use of an oversized sign as a design element. MOTION by Robert Reilly to approve the building elevation plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. The concept of incorporating "OFF5TH" as an integral graphic element along the south building elevation is an acceptable design approach, with the understanding that there are still various sign code compliance issues pending City Council approval. If the code compliance issue cannot be resolved, then a revised plan with alternative solutions must be submitted to the DRB for review and approval. (Note: the preferred graphic element consists of the lower portion of the letter "O" being partially sunk into the ground). 2. Color palette is approved as submitted. 3. Submit finallandscape plans to DRB for approval. 4. Submit sign program to DRB for approval. SECOND: Steve McHarris AYES: Steve McHarris, Robert Reilly NOES: Steve Prothero ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 6 (5) DRB No. 3249 Ron Jon City Mills Shopping Center Complex Design Forum Architects • New retail tenant at the City Mills Shopping Center. • C-2 (General Business District) The project was presented by Debra Warner - Mills Corporation, and John Ward - Communication Arts. Ron Jons occupies suite "C-1" of the City Mills complex. This is a review of the design concept only. MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the project's design concept, subject to the following conditions: 1. The surfboard at the building corner to be scaled down to approximately 40 ft. overall height. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit final plans to DRB for approval. 3. More design consideration should be given to the corners of the building to provide a better transition from one building elevation to the next. This is to help break down the box-like appearance of the building. 4. Submit final landscape plans to DRB for approval. 5. Submit sign program to DRB for approval. SECOND: Robert Reilly AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 7 (6) DRB No. 3290 Bank of America 178 S. Glassell Street L. A. Architects Location of 2 new drive-up ATM kiosks C-2 (General Business District), Old Towne Applicant not present. MOTION by Robert Reilly to continue this item. SECOND: Steve McHarris AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 8 (7) DRB No. 3294 Rubio's Baja Grill 2318 "B" N. Tustin Street TNT Neon Sign Co. • New wall sign for new restaurant at the Orange Mall Complex • C-TR (Commercial -Tustin Street Redevelopment District) The project was presented by Bill Henningsman with TNT Neon Sign Company. The proposal is to install 3 sets of wall signs along the south, east and west building elevations of the new Rubio's restaurant. MOTION by Robert Reilly to approve the project subject as submitted: SECOND: Steve McHarris AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 9 8) DRB No. 3295 John & Kay Everley 6905 Hidden Oaks Lane John F. McNeeley Planning & Design • New custom single family residence • R-1-20 (Residential -Single Family District, 20,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) (This item was approved on the Consent Calendar) MOTION by Robert Reilly to approve the project with the following condition: 1. Submit fuel modification plans to City of Orange Fire Department and Community Services Department for approval. SECOND: Steve McHarris AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche, Tim McCormack ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange -Design Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 18, 1998 Page 10 (9) DRB No. 3296 Light Bulbs, Etc. 401 N. Tustin Street Architectural Design/Sign • Modification of existing freestanding sign and replacement of 2 wall signs for a tenant within a retail center • C-1 (Limited Business District) The project was presented by Colin Becker, owner of the business, and Kevin Farrell with Architectural Design/Sign. The proposal is to install 2 new signs on the building for a new retail tenant (Light Bulbs, Etc.). The new signs are not in conformance with the approved sign program for the shopping center. The proposal also includes replacing the sign face panels on the existing freestanding sign. The proposed changes are needed because the existing sign program does not provide for adequate sign visibility. The DRB expressed concerns with the proposed sign on the north building elevation appearing like a roof sign. The sign disrupts the architecture of the building, and looks like an add-on. The DRB also stated their policy regarding opaque sign backgrounds. MOTION by Steve McHarris to approve the project subject to the following conditions: 1. Roof signs not allowed by code. 2. The wall sign along the west elevation is approved with an opaque background, and is to be installed on the building wall setback from the roof eave. The sign is also approved with a 2" channeled halo glow around the light bulb graphic logo. 3. The wall sign along the north elevation is approved with an opaque background, and is to be installed underneath the roof eave shifted towards the street no further than the first post. The sign is also approved with a 2" channeled halo glow around the light bulb logo. 4. The sign face change for the freestanding sign is approved with an opaque background. The light bulb logo extending above the existing sign can is approved as an architectural feature. The sign is also approved with an exposed neon power cord graphic. SECOND: Tim McCormack AYES: Tim McCormack, Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Robert Reilly NOES: None ABSENT: Rick Cavecche ABSTAINED: None MOTION CARRIED