1994-01-05 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
Conference
Room "C"
Wednesday,
January 5, 1994
Board members present:
Board members absent:
Staff in attendance
Item 1)
David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
Robert Hornacek and Erika Wolfe
Christopher Carnes, Jim Donovan, Mary Ellen Laster, Howard
Morris and Dan Ryan
Administrative Session - 4:30 P. M.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the December 1, 1993, as recorded.
Motion by: David Kent
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
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January 5, 1994
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Regular Session - 5:00 p.m.
Continued Reviews -
Item 2)
DRB 2930 THE MEDICINE SHOPPE (GARY SCHROEDER)
705 W. LA VETA AVE. (SUITE 110-A)
Freestanding sign and a wall sign for a pharmacy located in a medical office complex;
O-P (Office-Professional), Old Towne Districts.
Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
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January S, 1994
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New Proposals -
Item 3)
DRB 2944 FAIRWAY VENTURES /ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORP.
1800 E. LA VETA AVE.
Recommendation: Conditional Use Permit No. 2047-94, a 4-story, 50-unit senior
housing project; R-3 (Residential Multiple Family) District. Planning Commission
hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 17, 1994.
The board expressed concern over the proposed style of this structure. The proposal was
described as "massive, institutional and sterile". The board felt that building elevations needed
some modulation or stratification to relieve the generally plain appearance.
The applicants were represented by Mr. Doug Chaffee of Fairway Ventures, Linda Boone of
OHDC, and David Marshall, project architect. Mr. Marshall reported that the "International"
style was selected in an attempt to match the adjacent development at RIO (Rehabilitation
Institute of Southern California). Mr. Chaffee stated that the board has identified an issue
which the applicants have considered a design challenge. How does one make a four story
building appear less institutional? Ms. Boone agreed with Mr. Chaffee, and stated that
regulations attached to federal grant money often preclude unnecessary or frivolous
expenditures. The design is wanting because the budget is sparing. Furthermore, OHDC is a
local institution that has a stake in the community. It has afifteen-member Board of Directors
that shares an interest in the welfare of the community. Ms. Boone also asked whether the
board had any suggestions that would improve the building's appearance.
The board replied that more should be done to emphasize the horizontal elements of building
elevations. The architect should consider building materials or "plant-ons" that would amplify
existing elements of the design, such as windows and railing. The board concluded they could
not recommend approval of the building elevations that were submitted for review at this time.
The applicants should also reconsider the landscape plans. The staff reports that this
proposal is not compatible with Fire Department access requirements. The board suggests the
planting plan include as many trees and vines as possible, in order to complement the height
of this structure.
Noting that the board's recommendations do not pertain to the comprehensive form or mass of
the structure, the applicants suggest that they proceed to the Planning Commission on
February 7 and return to the board at a later date.
(Continued on the following page)
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Item 3)
DRB 2944 FAIRWAY VENTURES /ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
CORP.
(Continued form the previous page)
A motion to continue the review of this proposal until revised plans are prepared and submitted
for consideration at a later date.
by: David Kent
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to design review board per DRB landscape
guidelines.
• Change proposed Magnolia grandiflora trees in parkway to designated City street tree
for 1800 East La Veta Avenue, Pyrus calleryana, Bradford Pear.
• Staff recommends Tall Fescue type turf be substituted for Gazania ground cover at the
front of the project along the sidewalk. Generally, trailing Gazania is short lived, 3-5
years, susceptible to root rot, and requires annual replacement.
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Item 4)
DRB 2945 ORANGE DENTAL ASSOCIATES 8 ORTHODONTICS (SPECTOR
DESIGN, INC.)
179 N. TUST/N ST.
Freestanding sign and wall signs for a dental office building; C-1 (Limited Business)
District, Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area (R.P.A.).
This item was withdrawn from this agenda.
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Item 5)
DRB 2946 SUPER SPORTS INC., GOLF DIVISION /ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
2190 CANAL ST. (NW CORNER AT MEATS AVE.)
Recommendation: C.U.P. 2050-94, landscaping plan and building elevations for a
recreation center at the former Peralta Junior High School; R-1-8 (Single Family
Residential) District. Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for February 7, 1994.
This item was withdrawn from this agenda.
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Item 6)
DRB 2947 CALIFORNIA SELF-STORAGE (JEFF SHELTON 8 ASSOCIATES)
681 S. TUSTIN ST.
New facade and signs for an existing professional office and storage facility; C-2
(General Business) District, Tustin St. R.P.A.
The project was introduced by Mr. Shelton, who discussed the challenge of working with the
existing building, which was originally constructed with a Spanish or Mission theme. Through
his presentation, it became apparent that the signs on plans are actually proposed as a sign
program. The non-illuminated signs utilize a white vinyl letter in a Times Roman copy on a
black background.
The board determined that the sign program was appropriate if display panels are limited to
not more than 60% the width of each tenant bay. The board did, however, express
reservations about the integration of the new design with the existing architectural style.
Motion: to approve revised building plans, subject to the following conditions and
final review and approval by the Senior Planner, Historic Preservation.
A) X-bracing shall be eliminated from the railing on the balcony.
B) A soffet shall be built along the balcony to create a more substantial
division between the two levels.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Item 7)
DRB 2948 TOM PORTER (HANDLEY ENGINEERING)
2400 BLOCK, N. GLASSELL ST. (SW CORNER AT FLETCHER AVE.)
Building elevations and a preliminary landscape plan for multi-tenant development; M-2
(Industrial) District, Northwest R.P.A.
Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted.
by: David Kent
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
Sfaff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to design review board per DRB Guidelines.
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Item 8)
DRB 2949 NORMA 8 RUSSELL STAUTER (ANCHOR S/GNS)
292 S. GLASSELL ST.
Freestanding sign; C-1, Old Towne Districts.
Motion: to approve the proposal so long as the applicant intends to use Vista
Paint "Newport Blue" background, rather than the primary blue color
provided as a paint sample.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Item 9)
DRB 2950 DEL TACO CORPORATION (AD-ART SIGNS)
1800 W. KATELLA AVE.
Freestanding sign and wall signs for ahigh-rise building; M-2 District, Northwest R.P.A.
The board had some concerns about unspecified building materials for this proposal. A
representative from Ad-Art was present. The free standing sign will be fabricated with a routed
aluminum cabinet. In order to provide a flat background for these illuminated signs, texture
coating would be provided on the sign's background, and on returns for channel letters used
within the wall sign.
With this information to supplement plans, a motion was made to approve this proposal.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero and Beau Shigetomi
noes: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Item 10)
DRB 2951 JACK /N THE BOX (SUPERIOR ELECTRICAL ADVERTISING)
435 W. KATELLA AVE.
A second freestanding sign for tenants on two pads within the Home Depot retail shopping
center; M-2 District, Northwest R.P.A.
Motion: to approve this proposal as submitted. However, the new tenant for the
second commercial pad must submit a detail for the board's review and
approval of the second panel.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero
noes: None
abstained: Beau Shigetomi
MOTION CARRIED
Adjournment: 6:15 P. M.