1996-07-03 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
for Wednesday, July 3, 1996
Board Members Present: Steven McHarris
Tim McCormack
Steven Prothero (Chair)
Board Members Absent: Richard Cavecche
Staff in Attendance: Daniel Ryan, Senior Planner Historic Preservation
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Administrative Session - 4:00 P.11~1.
The board met for an administrative session beginning at 4:00 P.M. The meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:10 P.M.
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Regular Session - S: 00 P.M.
Steven Prothero (Chair) opened the meeting and asked whether board members had any comments about,
or revisions to, the meeting minutes for June 5, 1996.
Steven McHarris had corrections to DRB #3154 page 6, items:
# 3. Specify the use of low growing plant material.
# 4. Delete "code" change to "item # 1".
Add #7. Apply a water proof membrane to rear surface of masonry.
MOTION by Steven Prothero to approve the corrected meeting minutes for June 19, 1996.
SECOND: Timothy McCormack
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris, and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Regular Session - 5: DO P.M.
(1) DRB No. 3129
Unocal Final landscape and irrigation plans for a gas
5344 E. Chapman Avenue station with a car wash.
Homes & Narver -John Murphey C-1 (Limited Business) District
Board discussed the arrangement and number of required trees on the site and the type and size of plant
material proposed by the applicant.
MOTION by Steven Prothero to approve the landscape plan based on the following:
1. Add walkway step stones to the southeast manhole cover.
2. At southwest corner change plant material from "Tristania" to "Koelpeuteria".
3. In lieu of "Caliandra", provide 1 gallon "Boston Ivy" on perimeter wall at 8'- 0" O.C.
4. If adjacent west wall is removed, applicant will replace existing plant material that was removed
from adjacent property. Plant Boston Ivy @ 8'-0" O.C. at base of wall.
5. Backup location of lamp pole base a minimum 18 inches from curb face.
6. Add a linear root barrier where planters are 5'-0" wide and predominantly linear.
SECOND: Steven McHarris
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Continued Items -
(2) DRB No. 2925
John and Grace Aou Landscape and irrigation plans fora 9-unit
341 E. Lincoln Ave. ~ residential condominium.
R. C. Colin R-3 (Residential Multiple Family) District
Timothy McCormack listed several landscape and irrigation concerns that were not completed as
specified in the May 8, 1996 motion. The site would require approximately 41 trees on site there are
only 12 trees proposed. Several questions were directed at irrigation of common landscape areas.
MOTION by Timothy McCormack to approve landscape and irrigation plans subject to the following
conditions:
1. Street frontage of the project be enhanced, expanding the shrub area along the frontage and
reducing the turf area to eight feet (8'-0').
2. Add an additional eight (8) trees to site, two (15 gallon) out in front to frame the project and six
trees in private yards at the rear of the project.
3. Plans should note the installation of an irrigation sleeve to the controller to the closest point of
the main line.
4. Verify that the point of connection is off a separate meter, not off a specific dwelling unit meter.
5. Provide additional valves for irrigating separate north and south planting zones.
SECOND: Steven Prothero
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris, and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
Add/change plant material and modify irrigation system, as required by the DRB.
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(3) DRB No. 3115
Orange Redevelopment Agency
S.E.C. Chapman & Main
Thnmac P C;nx_ Architects. Inc.
New signs for adrive-thru pharmacy
C-2 (General Business) District
MOTION by Steven McHarris to approve the sign with the following conditions:
Opaque background field on sign.
2. Move Northwest monument sign back 2'-0" from new property line. Extend landscape away
from property line, move handicapped stall back and add two feet of landscaping.
3. Provide infill landscaping on sign relocation and have staff review and approve same.
SECOND: Timothy McCormack
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris, Steven Prothero and Erika Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(4) DRB No. 3150
Orange Mall Development Assoc. Demolition of existing Broadway Store and
(Wal Mart) construct 129,690 sq. ft. retail building.
Broadway Store site @ Orange Mall C-TR(Commercial, Tustin Redevelopment
Project Area) District
Applicant did not appear when called.
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(5) DRB No. 3151
Outback Taft Self Storage Self Storage Facility
SEC Taft/55 Freeway Landscape plans
Jordan-Valli Architects M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District
Applicant discussed problems with obtaining permission to place trees on adjoining properties to screen
site. Edison had issues with security and height of trees in relation to existing power lines. Cal-Trans
would probably remove any newly planted trees if and when the freeway was widened. Board expressed
concerns about placement, maintenance and control of trees on property owned by Cal-Trans. Board
suggested moving some existing buildings, and or requesting Edison to move fence, and or allow
planting of trees on their property.
MOTION by Steven McHarris to continue the project asking the applicant to return with recommended
changes as follows:
The applicant for screening purposes go back and look at the westerly edge of the property
between its' building "A" to through "G" and the Edison property for screening (planting) of the
same trees as proposed.
2. Extend win-row from southern side building "G" north to building "A".
Continue discussions with Cal-Trans to resolve issues on planting on their slope.
4. Address last list of conditions on final submittal.
Adjust planting area west of building "E" minimum of 10'-0" in width.
6. Minimum standard required for planting on a slope is two trees per 1000 square feet of slope.
SECOND: Steven Prothero
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
Add/change plant material and modify irrigation system, as required by the DRB.
25% of 15 gallon trees shall be up-sized to 24" box trees per DRB design guidelines.
Submit final landscape and irrigation plans with City required by the DRB to the board
for final approval
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(6) DRB No. 3156
St. Joseph Hospital New identification signs
1100 W. Stewart Drive P-I (Public Institution) District
Superior Electric Adv. (Nick Gray)
The board had some questions on what was included in the sign program for the hospital, the number and
size of signs permitted, and which temporary signs would be replaced.
MOTION by Steven Prothero to approve signs with the following conditions:
1. Recommend approval for smaller pedestrian signs # J, K, and L, signs must meet code of 6 sq. ft.
in area and a maximum height of 42 inches.
2. All signs to have opaque background.
3. Sign "I" not needed , should be omitted from the project.
4. Existing temporary signs to be removed.
SECOND: Timothy McCormack
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(7) DRB No. 3158
Jay C. Stratton New facade remodel and repairs
224 W. Maple C-2 (General Business)
Old Towne District
General discussion focused on the lack of a definitive Old Towne architectural style for the remodeled
building. Discussions also covered code topics, building design, accessibility concerns, placement of
window openings in relation to rated wall assemblies (within limited setback areas) and finish materials.
The applicant requested a continuance to develop an appropriate facade design in one of the approved
Old Towne architectural styles.
MOTION by Steven Prothero to continue the project so the applicant can redesign the facade to reflect
an approved Old Towne architectural style.
SECOND: Steven McHarris
AYES: Timothy McCormack, Steven McHarris and Steven Prothero.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richard Cavecche
ABSTAINED: None
MOTION CARRIED
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(8) DRB No. 3160
The Great Bagel & Coffee
1409 W. Chapman Ave.
Jennv Palomino
New wall sign
C-2 (General Business) District
Application withdrawn.