1994-07-20 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
Conference
Room "C"
Wednesday,
July 20, 1994
Board Members Present
Robert Hornacek
David Kent
Steven Prothero
Beau Shigetomi (Chairman)
Erika Wolfe
Staff in Attendance: Chuck Lau, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Dan Ryan, Senior Planner -Historic Preservation
Administrative Session - 4:00 P. M.
Ifem 1.0, 1.25, 1.5)
A motion was made to approve the minutes of meetings held on June 15, and July 13,
1994 as submitted.
by: David Kent
2nd by: Steven Prothero
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
July 20, 1994
Page 2
Regular Session - 5:00 p. m.
New Proposals -
Item 1.75)
DRB 2984 -EUGENE I. SALTZER, M.D. (DOUG MARTIN ASSOCIATES)
250-264 S. TUSTIN ST. (NW CORNER AT WASHINGTON AVE.)
Medical-professional office building; O-P (Office Professional District), Tustin
Street Redevelopment Project Area.
Several of the neighbors had returned to reiterate their concerns as discussed in the previous
meeting. Bernie Dennis, City Traffic Engineer, was also present to discuss the driveway location
issue. Mr. Dennis stated that he would not have a problem with the driveway being on either
street, however, Washington Avenue would be preferable. In regards to the issue of increased
west bound through traffic on Washington Avenue, location of the driveway would not make a
substantial difference. In fact, having the driveway on Washington Avenue may have less of an
impact than on Tustin Street.
The board stated that based on the design of the project as submitted, they are ready to approve
it. However, if the applicant wishes to look at alternative solutions, the board would continue this
item to the next meeting. The project architect, Doug Martin, concurred with the board to continue
this item for further study of alternative site layouts.
Motion: to continue this item to the next meeting for the applicant to study alternative
site plans.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd by: Robert Hornacek
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
Landscape plan is incomplete. Planting legend and irrigation plan is missing.
• 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
July 20, 1994
Page 3
Item 2)
DRB 2986 -ALLEN ANTOYAN (EBTA ARCHITECTS)
1044 W. KATELLA AVE. (WEST OF BATAVIA ST.)
Recommendation: Conditional Use Permit 2074-94, Variance 1975-94; a self-
serve, coin-operated car wash on a triangular parcel in the M-2 (Industrial) District,
Northwest Redevelopment Project Area..
Motion: to recommend approval of this project to the Planning Commission with the
following conditions:
1. Trees along the southeast property line (adjacent to the flood control
channel) shall be upgraded to minimum 24 inch box.
2. Provide hedges (5 gallon minimum, 3 feet on center) in the planting
areas along the front property line.
3. Provide an additional tree in the west planting area adjacent to the
carwash bays.
4. Provide street trees as required by Community Services Department.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, final landscaping and irrigation
plans shall be submitted to the DRB for approval.
by: Robert Hornacek
2nd by: Steven Prothero
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to the design review board per DRB
Guidelines.
Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
• Staff recommends the following change:
Change Five (5) Queen Palm along Katella Avenue to Ficus benjamina, Weeping
Chinese Banyan, with root barriers in order to match City Street Trees along Katella.
City of Orange
Design Review Board Minutes
July 20, 1994
Page 4
Item 3)
DRB 2987 - ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
PEPPER ST. & LA VETA AVE. (1110 W. STEWART DR.)
Emergency room addition to existing hospital; P-I (Public Institution) District.
The board inquired as to whether this would tie in with the overall hospital renovation and
expansion. The board recalls the recent review of hospital project such as the new pedestrian
bridge and the facade renovation. The applicant stated that although these projects are
handled by various different architectural firms,each part would be consistent with an overall
master plan with similar design elements and finish materials. The landscaping plans would be
done by a single landscape firm for the overall hospital site.
The board express concerns with the retaining wall at the ambulance entrance area being built
abutting the sidewalk and not allowing for landscaping area. The applicant responded that the
drive aisle is already narrow (approximately 23 feet) to accommodate for two ambulances side
by side. (City standard requires 25 foot wide minimum for 2-way drive aisle.) The applicant
agrees to study this and try to set this wall back to allow for a planter.
Motion: to recommend approval of this project to the Planning Commission with the
following conditions:
1. Provide a minimum 2 foot wide (clear) landscaping planter between
the outer retaining wall and the sidewalk (property line) at the new
ambulance entrance area.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, final landscaping and irrigation
plans shall be submitted back to the DRB for approval.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd by: David Kent
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit final landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Board per DRB
Guidelines.
Add/change plant material, if required by DRB.
Future street widening dedication will impact newly planted landscaping along La Veta
Avenue
City of Orange
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July 20, ?994
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Item 4)
DRB 2988 -BEACON BAY ENTERPRISES
2355 N. TUSTIN ST.
Replace freestanding sign, wall signs at car .wash; C-TR (Limited Business)
District, Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area.
Motion: to approve the project subject to the condition that the freestanding sign be
provided with a street address to comply with Police Department requirements,
and an opaque background for the sign face area.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd by: Robert Hornacek
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Design Review Board Minutes
July 20, 1994
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Item 5)
DRB 2989 - "JUST TIRES" (GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER)
2300 N. TUSTIN ST..
Replace wall signs on auto service building; C-TR District, Tustin St., R.P.A.
Motion: to approve the replacement wall sign subject to the condition that an opaque
background be provided.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd by: David Kent
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
MOTION CARRIED
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Design Review Board Minutes
July 20, 1994
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Item 6)
DRB 2990 -I.C.I. DEVELOPMENT CORP.
1602-1612 E. KATELLA AVE. (S.E.C. AT TUSTIN ST.)
Revised plans for modifications to the shell of a 36,000 square-foot retail building;
C-TR District, Tustin St., R.P.A. (Prior D.R.B. Application No. 2959)
One board member commented that the proposed building and trim colors seem rather dull,
however, there would be no objection to the use of these colors. The board inquired as to
whether a landscape planter can be added along the base of the west building elevation in
front of the parking stalls. The board also noticed that several trees in the planting areas
fronting Katella Avenue needs to be replaced.
The applicant responded that the proposed colors were chosen by their prospective new
tenant (Michael's -art & craft store). As to the addition of a landscaping planter along the west
elevation, it would not be feasible because there are already moisture problems at the base
and footings, and consequently, adding a planter would likely worsen this condition. The
applicant agreed to replace the trees along the Katella Avenue frontage.
Motion: to approve the project subject to the following conditions:
1. The roof cornice detail shall be carried back at least 20 feet from the
front of building. (The submitted plan shows the cornice detail
running the entire length of the east building elevation. This was
drawn in error.)
2. Provide 6 trees (Capania - 15 gal.) in the landscaping planters along
Katella Avenue.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd by: Erika Wolfe
ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, & Erika Wolfe
no: None
abstain Beau Shigetomi
MOTION CARRIED
Sfaff Recommendations and Requirements
• Submit landscape plans to DRB, if required.
Adjournment: 7:00 P. M.