1996-02-07 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
M I N U T E S
for February 7, 1996
Board Members Present: Richard Cavecche (Excluding items #1,2 &3)
Steven G. McHarris
Steven C. Prothero
Erika Wolfe
Beau Shigetomi
Staff attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Moms, Landscape Coordinator
The board met for an administrative session starting at 4:30 P.M. This meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:15 P.M.
Regular Session - S: 00 P.M.
Mr. Prothero (Chair) opened the meeting, and asked whether board members had any comments about, or
revisions to, the meeting minutes for January 17, 1996.
There were no other changes discussed for meeting minutes.
MOTION by Erika Wolfe to approve meeting minutes as recorded.
SECOND: Steve McHams
AYES: Steve McHams, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
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(Item No. 1) DRB 3093
Higgins Furniture Building elevations and parking lot fencing plan
155 S. Glassell Street C-I (Limited Business District)
RCB Architecture Old Towne Plaza. Historical District
The project was represented by Richard Brumfield -Architect. Discussions included the proposed use of
various architectural details to articulate the building facade and landscaping in the adjacent parking lot
area. Also discussed was the parking lot fence/gate details and the proposed use of signage on the building
(wall signs). Staff noted that the proposed fencing of the parking lot area must also be reviewed and
approved by the SRC (Staff Review Committee), prior to installation.
MOTION by Erika Wolfe to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions:
The tree wells within the parking lot shall be minimum 3 ft. x 3 ft. square.
2. The parking lot planter area shall be minimum 2 ft. wide clear. The fence shall be installed along
the interior side of the planter with at least one additional vertical picket at center of the fence
opening.
3. The canopy detail profile shall be modified per discussion. The detail shall be reviewed and
approved by staff.
4. The canopy at the rear of the building shall be partially cut back or removed entirely to expose the
existing windows. Anew canopy, either canvas or solid material similar to the one used in front,
may be installed over the existing showroom display windows.
The existing loading doors at the rear of the building shall be replaced with period doors such as
flat panel doors.
6. 'This approval also includes the wall signs as shown on plans.
7. The applicant has the option of bringing this item back to the DRB for review of other alternative
plans if so desired by the business owner.
SECOND: Steve McHarris
AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
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(Item No. 2) DRB 3120
Standard Pacific Landscaping proposal for a residential development
Tract 15246 - Parkridge Hills PC (Parkridge Planned Community District)
Michael J. White
MOTION by Beau Shigetomi to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions:
1. Plantanus Acerifolia (London Plane Tree) shall be of the "Blood Good" variety for better resistance
to antracnose disease.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be reviewed by
Department of Community Services staff.
SECOND: Steve Prothero
AYES: Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika. Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
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(Item No. 3) DRB 3124 (Recommendation to the Planning Commission)
RPM Properties (Ryder Truck Facility for renting, leasing and maintaining of Ryder Truck
Rental) Fleet, with on-site vehicular washing and fueling.
1440 N. Main Street M-2 (Industrial District)
J.R. Miller 8~ Associates
The project was represented by Mark Mattias - J.R Miller & Associates, Inc.
The DRB expressed concerns with the visual corridor along Main Street, and suggested additional
screening with a combination of landscaping and decorative block walls at the property's street frontage
and along the front portions of the north and south property lines. The proposed use of chain-link fence
would not be acceptable. Also suggested was additional landscaping planter areas at the front of the
building along its east elevation.
The applicant provided a revised building elevation plan which shows the addition of horizontal windows
that extends across the entire front (east) elevation. The DRB concurred that this is an improvement to the
building elevation because it helps to break-up the lengthy wall.
Other issues of concern included the placement of roof top mounted mechanical equipment, as it relates to
the height of the building parapet wall, and the ability to adequately screen it from view.
MOTION by Steve Prothero to recommend the approval of this proposal to the Planning Commission,
subject the following conditions:
1. A minimum 6 ft. high decorative block wall shall be provided along the south property line to the
setback depth of the adjacent building, unless it is already being provided as part of the adjacent
new development currently under construction. (To be verified by staff
2. A minimum 6 ft. high decorative block wall or landscaping shall be provided along the front 100 ft.
of the north property line.
3. A minimum 6 ft. high decorative block wall shall be provided in lieu of the proposed chain-link
fence at the front portion of the property. The gates shall be a wrought iron or tubular steel type.
(Height of wall shall be measured from the street side)
4. The 20 ft. front yard setback area shall be planted with sod, and a hedge row minimum 5 gallon at
3 ft. on center planted towards the back of the planter along the parking lot area.
5. Provide 24 box Carrotwood trees at 25 ft. on center in the planting area along the front (east)
property line. All other background trees in the customer parking lot area shall be 15 gallon
Camphor trees provided with root barriers.
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6. The City parkway shall be provided with 15 gallon bottle brush trees at 45 ft. on center.
7. Prior to issuance of building permits, final site plan, building elevations, landscaping and irrigation
plans shall be submitted to the DRB for review and final approval.
SECOND: Erika Wolfe
AYES: Richard Cavecche, Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika
Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(Item No. 4) DRB 3125
Hong Lim (Lincoln Car Wash
105 E. Lincoln Ave.
Eric Greer -Robert Fiscus and
Associates
New freestanding sign and canopy signs
Limited Business District (C-1)
MOTION by Erika Wolfe to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions:
(1) The freestanding sign shall be provided with an opaque background.
(2) The canopy signs shall be each limited to 20 sq. ft. maximum to comply with code.
SECOND: Steve McHarris
AYES: Richard Cavecche, Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika
Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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(Item No. 5) DRB 3128
Tony Alves -Architect New automotive center
134 Rancho Santiago Blvd. Limited Business District (C-1)
El Modena. -East Chapman Improvement Plan Area
Mr. Duke Hoenshell, owner of the property and Mr. Tony Alves, architect for this project, was present to
address the board.
This project is located within the East Chapman Improvement Project Area. The East Chapman
Improvement Committee was represented by Mr. Bob Torres. Mr. Torres expressed concerns with the
project's lack of notification to the surrounding neighbors and to the committee. Mr. Torres stated that the
committee was not given enough time to adequately review the plans, and therefore is requesting that the
DRB continue this item.
Staff explained that this a permitted use under the C-1 zoning code, and that there are no legal requirements
for any type of public notification as this is not a discretionary project (e.g. C.U.P., Variance, etc.). Staff
further explained that the board's primary function is to review the aesthetic aspects of this project as it
relates to architectural design and landscaping.
The Board noticed that there were several existing mature palm trees being saved that would enhance the
project significantly. The Board suggested adding sod along the property's street frontages.
The Board reviewed the preliminary building design and expressed concerns with roof mounted mechanical
equipment and whether or not the parapet wall is high enough to screen it from view. The Board suggested
lowering the ceiling area at the corner of the building to allow the mechanical equipment to be mounted
lower.
MOTION by Steve Prothero to approve the preliminary plans, subject to the condition that a final plan be
submitted to the board, along with the changes per discussion with the Board.
SECOND: Steve McHarris
AYES: Richard Cavecche, Steve McHarris, Steve Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika
Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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