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1994-03-02 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES Conference Room "C" Wednesday, March 2, 1994 Board members present: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe Staff in attendance: Jim Donovan, Howard Morris and Dan Ryan Administrative Session - 4:00 P. M. Item 1) Review the minutes for a meeting held on February 16, 1994, and preview applications on this agenda. A motion was made to approve the minutes as recorded. by: Steven Prothero 2nd: Erika Wolfe ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None absent: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 2 Regular Session - 5:00 p.m. Final Items - Item 2) DRB 2939: PACIFIC RIDGE PARTNERS - "THE TERRACES AT BELMONT" TRACT 14856 (N. OF VIA ESCOLA, E. OF MEATS AVE.) Landscape and irrigation plans for a residential tract, with adjacent utility corridor; P-C (Planned Community) District. Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted. by: David Kent 2nd: Erika Wolfe 2nd: Robert Hornacek ayes: Robert Hornacek David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations and Requirements FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE • Add/change plant material, if required by DRB. • Sheets L-1, L-2 and L-3, Irrigation Plan Delete the following note: NOTIFY CITY PARKS DIVISION, (714) 744-7272, FOR IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. Add the following note: All UVR-PVC irrigation lines and controller wiring crossing terrace ditches shall be sleeved in galvanized pipe. Delete City of Orange symbol from terrace ditch sleeving detail. (Continued on the following page) City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 3 Item 2) DRB 2939: PACIFIC RIDGE PARTNERS - "THE TERRACES AT BELMONT" TRACT 14856 (N. OF VIA ESCOLA, E. OF MEATS AVE.) (Continued from the previous page) • Sheets L-4, L-5 and L-6, Planting Plan: Change jute matting note for slope erosion control to read as follows: ALL CUT SLOPES GREATER THAN 2:1 OR FILL SLOPES GREATER THAN 3:1 SHALL HAVE JUTE MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STERILIZATION AS DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE CITY OF ORANGE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596. • Sheets L-7. L-8, L-9 and L-10: Delete the following note: NOTIFY CITY PARKS DIVISION, (714) 744-7272, FOR IRRIGATION OR MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. • Sheets L-11. L-12 and L-13: Add/change plant material, if required by DRB. • Change jute matting note for erosion control to read as follows: ALL CUT SLOPES GREATER THAN 2:1 OR FILL SLOPES GREATER THAN 3:1 SHALL HAVE JUTE MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE STERILIZATION AS DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE CITY OF ORANGE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 4 Item 3) DRB 2948: TOM PORTER (SEGURA/DEUTSCHMAN ASSOCIATES) 2400 BLOCK, N. GLASSELL ST. (SW CORNER AT FLETCHER AVE.) Landscape and irrigation plans for an industrial park expansion; M-2 (Industrial) District, Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted. by: Erika Wolfe 2nd: Robert Hornacek ayes: Robert Hornacek David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations and Requirements • Add the following notes to Irrigation Plan: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596, FOR IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. All irrigation lines and controller wiring under paving/hardscape shall be sleeved in SCH 40 PVD pipe. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page S Item 4) DRB 2928: DANIEL RUDAT (VENTURE2 CONSULTANTS) 2019 W. CHAPMAN AVE. Landscape and irrigation plans for the approved conversion of a residence to an professional office building; C-2 (General Business) District, Southwest R.P.A. Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted. by: Beau Shigetomi 2nd: David Kent ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations and Requirements • Staff recommends 6" pop-up sprinkler for turf areas. Tall fescue turf tends to grow above 4" pop-up heads between mowing cycles which disrupts the spray pattern of the sprinklers and results in stress areas in the lawn. • Add/change plant material, if required by DRB. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 6 Continued Reviews - Item 5) DRB 2941: 7-ELEVEN STORE NO. 26314 (SOUTHLAND CORP.) 3197 N. GLASSELL ST. (S. E.C. AT RIVERDALE AVE.) Mansard addition for a new sign ; C-2 District. The board had questions about the proposed sign's fabrication and illumination. The applicant was represented by Kimber Clark and Tony Steenolsen, who submitted sample materials and photographs of similar installations at other "7-Eleven" stores. The mansard's structure would be finished with a metal skin. Graphic applications would be cut out of a plastic adhesive film and applied directly to the metal surface. The sign is not internally illuminated. However, the applicant is proposing external fluorescent lighting along the upper edge of the sign. The board expressed some concern about the extent to which this canopy would be illuminated. The plans are somewhat vague. The applicant's representatives appeared uncertain, but they did not believe that the entire mansard would be illuminated. Mr. Steenolsen thought that lighting would be installed over the 7-Eleven logo, not along the entire length of the mansard. Motion: to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions. A) The applicant will modify drawings to show exactly where the lighting will be installed. 8) The length of the fluorescent tube shall not exceed 4'-0" and will be centered over the 7-Eleven logo. by: Bob Hornacek 2nd: Steven Prothero ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 7 New Proposals - Item 6) DRB 2957: REXCO REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT (WILLIAM UHL ~ ASSOCIATES) 725 FLETCHER AVE. Recommendation: Conditional Use Permit 2060-94 Site plan, building elevations, preliminary landscaping plans fora 13-unit apartment project; R-3 (Residential Multiple Family) District. There was nobody present to speak on behalf of this application. There was no motion made and no action taken. The board's review is automatically continued until March 16, 1994. Staff Recommendations and Requirements Add/change plant material if required by DRB. Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board for approval per DRB landscape design guidelines. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 8 Item 7) DRB 2958: ORANGE COUNTY AIKI KAI 504 W. CHAPMAN AVE. Wall sign; Old Towne, C-2 Districts, Southwest R.P.A The board had some concerns about the proposed layout and accuracy of scale and proportions shown on the applicant's plan. After some discussion, a motion was made to approve revised plans that will satisfy the following two (2) conditions: A) The sign shall not exceed 13'-0" in overall length. 8) Words reading "The Martial Art of° and "Established 1964" shall utilize a type style avec serif. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd: David Ken ayes: Robert Hornacek David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 9 Item 8) DRB 2959: INTERSTATE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES (MERCER CONSTRUCTION CO.) 1602-1612 E. KATELLA AVE. (SEC AT TUSTIN ST.) Facade renovation fora 36,000-square-foot retail building; C-TR (Limited Business) District, Tustin Street R.P.A. The board had several questions about the extent of proposed modifications to the existing building. The staff was asked at what point is the applicant required to upgrade the landscaping in the parking facility? Upon review of the Tustin Street Guidelines, staff reported that the applicant is generally required to make landscaping improvements only when changes to the parking facility are proposed. The applicant would also be required to upgrade the parking facility if additional retail space was proposed. Since there is no expansion or increased intensity of land use proposed, no upgrade beyond those improvements (necessary for building elevations) should be required at this time, (with exception to those planted areas that are adjacent to the building, as discussed below). The board expressed some concern about the two dimensional tower elements that are designed as a "false front." The applicant agreed to modify plans to detail the rear portion of the facade that will rise above the roof line. Each of these two sign parapets will be concealed with the same plaster finish and paint as the facade. The applicant tried to explain to what extent the existing steel-frame canopy would be altered. The board indicated that the cover should extend at least as far as, or beyond, the new pillars. The board also stated that some landscaping must be provided in front of the building. One large tree can be planted at either end of the front elevation. The applicant should further study the possibility of restoring a landscaped planter on the western face of the building. Finally, the board was reluctant to accept the proposed color scheme. The applicant's representative explained that these colors were chosen with an intent to match the Pier One building on the corner, in the same shopping center. The board did not object to the color selection, but rather their manner of application. Perhaps the darker color should be used across the base of the building. Motion: to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions: A) The new canopy will be constructed to overhang or be flush with the finished columns. (Continued on the following page) City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 10 Item 8) DRB 2959: INTERSTATE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES (Continued from the previous page) B) Rearward facing portions of the new parapet (on the front elevations) shall be finished in the same material and paint as the front. Construction documents will be prepared accordingly and submitted for review and approval by staff. C) Landscaping planters shall be provided at the northwest and northeastern corners of the building. A landscape and irrigation plan will be prepared and submitted for approval by DRB. D) A revised color scheme shall be submitted with landscape and irrigation plans. by: Steven Prothero 2nd: Bob Hornacek ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero and Erika Wolfe noes: None abstained: Beau Shigetomi MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 11 Item 9) DRB 2960: CHAPMAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (ROBERT D. MICKELSON, CONSULTANT) 2601 E. CHAPMAN AVE. Recommendation: Conditional Use Permit 2058-94 Site plan and building elevations plans for proposed expansion; C-1 (Limited Business) District. Applicants were represented by Mr. Mickelson and Randy Massanari. The board expressed reservations about three components of the proposal that were identified as drawbacks: • The proposed second floor addition extends "right up against Chapman Avenue." There is a substantial deficit in the amount of landscaping that is proposed, in the parking areas as well as at the foot of the building. • A lack of detail or articulations applied in the design of proposed building elevations. One board member asked whether there was anything else of the proposed mass so close to Chapman Avenue (with only a 10 foot setback). A detailed presentation of the project was delivered by the architect, explaining why the building is proposed in this manner. The inside of the building is arranged so that the emergency room, operating room, and "post-op" work together in sequence. The upper floor would be devoted primarily to patient rooms, served by elevator. The structural design of the existing hospital will not permit construction of a second story, so that portion of the project was pushed forward. Regarding the landscaping plan, the board identified a need to add planting area at the front of the project. When one board member suggested a landscaping berm to help screen the parking area, another replied that the width of the area was too narrow to accomplish an effective height. Mr. Mickelson reported that the applicants are trying to arrange a lot line adjustment with the adjacent parcel to the north. If more land is made available for parking behind the building, perhaps some of the spaces in front could be replaced with planted areas. The board agreed that more property would help resolve the problem, but they would have to review a revised proposal before they could make a conclusive recommendation. One board member summed up comments by saying generally that "if we don't get this up front, it doesn't happen (at all)." The building elevations were considered by some board members to be rather "flat," and in need of some relief. The board was particularly concerned about the southwest corner, where there is absolutely no landscaping and little architectural detail. The board appreciates the fact that the architect has chosen a "minimalist" design approach to this addition, but overall, the lack of windows, depth and shadow, and landscaping amount to a rather improper fit at this location. (Continued on the following page) City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 12 Item 9) DRB 2960: CHAPMAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (Continued from the previous page) Mr. Mickelson noted that there was another Design Review Board meeting between now and the Planning Commission's hearing. He suggested that a revised proposal be prepared in the coming weeks and reviewed on March 16, 1994. Motion: to continue this item until that time. by: Erika Wolfe 2nd: Bob Hornacek ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Adjournment: 6:50 P. M.