1994-04-06 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
Conference Room "C"
Wednesday,
April 6, 1994
Board members present: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
Board members absent: Robert Hornacek
Staff in attendance: Jim Donovan and Howard Morris
Administrative Session - 4:00 P.M.
Item 1)
Review the minutes for a meeting held on March 16, 1994, and preview applications on
this agenda.
A motion was made to approve the minutes as recorded.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
abstained: Steven Prothero
MOTION CARRIED
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
April 6, 1994
Page 2
Regular Session - 5:00 p.m.
New Proposals -
Item 2)
DRB 2923: TRACT 14848; BEAZER HOMES CALIFORNIA, INC.
NORTH OF WALNUT AVE., EAST OF PROSPECT ST.
Revised proposal for a single family residential development that was approved
on September 8, 1993; R-1-6, or Single Family Residential District.
Plans were presented by Tom Grable, who compared this proposal to previously-approved
plans. The project was substantially revised and a new site plan approved by the Planning
Commission.
Motion: to approve building elevations and landscaping plans as a final submittal,
subject to modifications that will be coordinated with staff. Construction
documents shall indicate:
A) Maintenance agreement according to requirements of the project's
conditional use permit.
B) Separate irrigation systems shall be provided for the Prospect Street
meridian, and for the tract's perimeter landscaping.
C) Clivia shall be eliminated from plans, unless proposed in shaded
locations.
D) The "all-weather" surface of the emergency access road (onto Gravier
St.) must be specified on plans. (The applicant states that turf block will
be used for this purpose, and the area will be maintained by a
homeowners' association.)
by: David Kent
2nd: Erika Wolfe
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
(Continued on the following page)
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Design Review Board Minutes
April 6, 1994
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Item 2)
DRB 2923: TRACT 14848; BEAZER HOMES CALIFORNIA, INC.
NORTH OF WALNUT AVE., EAST OF PROSPECT ST.
(Continued from the previous page)
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
• Provide separate irrigation system, water meters and electrical pedestals for City
maintained areas as required by Community Services Department
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
Apri16, 1994
Page 4
Item 3)
DRB 2959: I.C.I. HOLDINGS /MERCER CONSTRUCTION CO.
1602-1612 E. KATELLA AVE. (S.E. CORNER AT TUSTIN ST.)
Revised building elevations, color scheme and planter plan for the renovation of
a large (36,000 square-foot) retail building; C-TR, or Limited Business District,
Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area.
The applicant requests that review of this item be continued until April 20, 1994.
Staff Recommendations and Requiremenfs
• Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board per DRB Guidelines.
• Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
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Design Review Board Minutes
Apri16, 1994
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Item 4)
DRB 2961: TRACT 14855; PACIFIC RIDGE PARTNERS
PERALTA HILLS- SOUTH OF VIA ESCOLA, WEST OF LOMA ST.
Building elevations, landscape and irrigation plans for amulti-family residential
project; P-C zoning classification; "Southridge" Planned Community.
The project was presented by Bob Mickelson (consultant), Bill Wolsborn (Architect) and Sam
Wade (Landscape Architect). The board felt that plans are generally adequate, although much
of the project's elevations were not submitted for review. Another concern was for the ultimate
width of the landscaped area between the public right of way and the perimeter wall. The
planter will be somewhere between 4 and 6 feet wide. The exact location of the wall could
determine whether implementation of the landscape plan is feasible. The apartment project's
perimeter would have a sound attenuation wall with tempered glass installed atop a lower
"pony wall." He indicated that Plexiglas panels should not be used. The board replied that
tempered glass would be required, as plastic panels are subject to abrasion and discoloration
over time.
Motion: To approve what plans have been submitted, as submitted, but to require a
complete submittal of building elevations for final review. The applicant will also
provide across-section of Via Escola to indicate the exact width of the
landscaped buffer between the sound wall and the sidewalk.
by: David Kent
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
(Continued on the following page)
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
Apri16, 1994
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Item 4)
DRB 2961: TRACT 14855; PACIFIC RIDGE PARTNERS
PERALTA HILLS- SOUTH OF VIA ESCOLA, WEST OF LOMA ST.
(Continued from the previous page)
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Fuel modification zone shall comply with City requirements and be approved by the Fire
and Community Services Departments
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board for approval per
DRB Guidelines.
• The Community Services Department requires the following notes on Landscape Plans:
NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596, FOR
IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48
HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED.
ALL UVR-PVC IRRIGATION LINES AND CONTROLLER WIRING CROSSING
TERRACE DITCHES SHALL BE SLEEVED IN GALVANIZED PIPE.
ALL CROSSINGS FOR IRRIGATION PIPE SLEEVING WITHIN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL REQUIRE APPROVAL AND PERMIT FROM THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. CONTACT PUBLIC WORKS AT (714) 744-
5544.
NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596 FOR PLANT
LOCATION INSPECTION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION OF PLANTING PITS FOR
STREET TREES. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED.
ALL SLOPE PLANTING AREAS SHALL REQUIRE A THREE (3) WEEK WEED
ABATEMENT PERIOD PER CITY LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS. CONTACT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
(714) 744-5596.
ALL CUT SLOPES GREATER THAN 2:1 OR FILL SLOPES GREATER THAN
3:1 SHALL HAVE JUTE MATTING FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SLOPE
STABILIZATION AS DETERMINED IN THE FIELD BY THE CITY OF ORANGE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 544-5596.
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April 6, 1994
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Item 5)
DRB 2962: CONCORD TRANSPORTATION CO. /DAVE SEARS
2288 N. BATAVIA ST. (BETWEEN GROVE AND FLETCHER AVENUES)
Freestanding sign; M-2, or Industrial District, Northwest R.P.A.
Motion: Approval subject to the following two conditions:
A) The existing sign will be removed.
B) An opaque background shall be provided
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
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Design Review Board Minutes
Apri16, 1994
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Item 6)
DRB 2963: DEL TACO / AD/ART SIGNS, INC.
1440 E. LINCOLN AVE. (WEST OF TUSTIN ST.)
Freestanding sign; C-TR District, Tustin St. R.P.A.
The applicant was represented by Jack Gray of Ad/Art. Discussion was based upon code
requirements concerning maximum height that is permitted, and the elimination of background
lighting.
Motion: to approve the plans so long as the new sign has an opaque background.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
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Design Review Board Minutes
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Item 7)
DRB 2964: BRIAN COHEN
TRACT 12299, LOT No. 7 (6948 HIDDEN OAKS LN.)
Proposed single family residence in the "Hidden Creek" subdivision (Ref.:
C.U.P. 1686-88, Environmental Impact Report 1207; mitigation measures); R-1
District.
A presentation was made by Mr. Cohen, who proposes the project as "owner-builder." The
staff explained requirements of the tract's conditions of approval, and mitigation measures that
require special attention. Mr. Cohen also provided documentation of an agreement with a
certified arborist, who will provide for the preservation of a large oak tree on the northerly
property line.
Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd: Steven Prothero
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
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Design Review Board Minutes
Apri16, 1994
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Item 8)
DRB 2965: MARK'S OLD TOWNS GARAGE /MARK PAULUS
166 N. CYPRESS ST.
Wall sign; Santa Fe Depot Area Specific Plan, Old Towne District, Southwest
R.P.A.
Presentation by Mrs. Paulus and Chuck Frederick.
Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd: David Kent
ayes: David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi and Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: Bob Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
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Design Review Board Minutes
April 6, 1994
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Item 9)
DRB 2966: I.C.I. HOLDINGS / MUSIL PERKOWITZ RUTH, INC.
2512-2642 E. CHAPMAN AVE. (S.E.C. AT YORBA ST.)
Recommendation: building elevations and preliminary landscaping plan
associated with Variance 1968 and Environmental Statement 1455; the
proposed expansion of a Lucky's supermarket, and an ancillary fagade
renovation for the existing multi-tenant commercial spaces. C-1, Limited
Business District.
The applicant requests that review of this item be continued until April 20, 1994.
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board per DRB
guidelines.
• Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
• Box and relocate historical Ficus austrlias tree as required by the City.
Adjournment: 6:15 P. M.