1994-03-16 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
Conference
Room "C"
Wednesday,
March 16, 1994
Board members present:
Board members absent:
Staff in attendance:
Item 1)
Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
Steven Prothero
Jim Donovan and Howard Morris
Administrative Session - 4:00 P. M.
Review the minutes for a meeting held on March 2, 1994, and preview applications on
this agenda.
A motion was made to approve the minutes as recorded.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd: Bob Hornacek
ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Steven Prothero
MOTION CARRIED
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
March 16, 1994
Page 2
Regular Session - 5:00 p.m.
Continued Reviews -
Item 2)
DRB 2944: FAIRWAY VENTURES /ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(PEOPLES HOUSING, INC.) 1800 E. LA VETA AVE.
Revised proposal fora 4-story, 50-unit senior housing project approved through
Conditional Use Permit 2047-94; R-3 (Residential Multiple Family) District.
The applicant was represented by David Marshall (Architect) and Steven Ormenyi (Landscape
Architect). The board has reviewed minutes from previous meetings, including those of the
Planning Commission's hearing on February 7, 1994. Discussion opened with the recap of
previous concern about the "institutional" appearance of the project.
The architect presented a colored, perspective rendering to exhibit some of the proposal's
three-dimensional qualities that are not so obvious on two-dimensional plans. The only
physical difference in the proposal is the addition of full-height (4-story) "painted metal lattices"
to be integrated with steel railing and window frames. Additionally, the architect presented a
sample board to show that three different colors and two textures of plaster would be used to
finish the building. (The lattice, railing and window trim would be painted yet another color.)
The board felt that specific color choices should be reconsidered. The distinction between
colors is subtle, and more contrast is desired.
The landscape proposal was discussed in detail. Generally, the board felt that the planting
palette lacked color, and that trees must be planted from larger sized containers. Mr. Ormenyi
discussed the blooming cycles of several species, and pointed out that most of the color would
be within the courtyard, on rooftop planters, and in trumpet vines displayed vertically upon
each trellis.
Motion: approval subject to the following conditions:
A) Tree sizes shall be upgraded substantially. For example, proposed 15-gallon
trees should be 24-inch box; 24 should be 36-inch, and so on. More Canary
Island Pines should be used in front of the building, to replace some Eucalyptus
trees.
(Continued on the following page)
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
March 16, 1994
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Item 2)
DRB 2944: FAIRWAY VENTURES /ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(PEOPLES HOUSING, INC.) 1800 E. LA VETA AVE.
(Continued from the previous page)
8) Rooftop planters must be irrigated.
C) More color shrubs shall be added to planters. The board recommends Ivy
Geranium.
D) All retaining walls that are used in construction of planters shall be capped with
stone.
E) Architectural color selections must be reconsidered. The board has no qualms
about the general color scheme, but the individual hue of each color should be
adjusted to provide more contrast. The applicant shall resubmit the color
proposal with final landscape plans.
by: Bob Hornacek
2nd: Erika Wolfe
ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Steven Prothero
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Provide City parkway trees:
Species: Magnolia gradiflora, Southern Magnolia 'St. Mary'
Size: 15 gallon (standard)
Spacing: 45 ft. O.C.
Staking: One 3" lodge pole, 2 ea. corded tire ties
Root Barrier: Deep Root Corp.
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board per DRB
Design Guidelines.
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
March 16, 1994
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Item 3)
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 District. Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for
April 4, 1994.
The board's only concerns were about the landscape proposal. After some brief discussion
and clarification, a motion was made as follows:
Motion: to recommend approval of the project, subject to the relocation of two trees in
the front yard, from one side of the walkway to another, as noted upon plans on
file with the Community Development Department. Shrubbery shall be
extended to close the gap within the bed along the building's foundation.
by: Bob Hornacek
2nd: Beau Shigetomi
ayes: Bob Hornacek, David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Steven Prothero
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requiremenfs
• 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 16, 1994
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Item 4)
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. Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for April 4, 1994.
As a follow-up to the previous meeting, Mr. Massanari reported that the applicant has agreed
to provide more detail in the elevations (accentuation of vertical elements, shading), although
the basic form (or volume) of the structure remains as originally proposed. The board asked
whether the equipment room (or "penthouse" above the second story) could be pushed back
toward the rear of the building. The architect replied that it could.
Mr. Mickelson presented a landscaping plan that was revised after more land was acquired for
added parking, at the rear of the building. Planters have replaced two parking spaces next to
the corner pillars that support the second story, in front, and another planter was negotiated at
the southwest corner of the building.
Mofion: to recommend preliminary approval of building elevations, landscape and
irrigation plans, subject to a final submittal to the Design Review Board.
by: Robert Hornacek
2nd: Erika Wolfe
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Steven Prothero
The board is still concerned about the proposal's context within the "streetscape" and the
proposed second story addition at such proximity to Chapman Avenue. However, they cannot
object to the fact that the addition is permissible according to the city's development standards,
and that other property owners have yet to take advantage of the minimum setback
requirement.
MOTION CARRIED
Sfaff Recommendations and Requirements
Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board for approval per DRB
Landscape Design Guidelines.
Adjournment: 7:00 P. M.