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1994-11-02 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES Conference Room "C" Wednesday, November 2, 1994 Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: Robert Hornacek Steven Prothero Beau Shigetomi (Chairman) Erika Wolfe David Kent Staff in Attendance: Chris Carnes, Associates Planner Jim Donovan, Associate Planner Chuck Lau, Associate Planner Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator Dan Ryan, Senior Planner -Historic Preservation Item 1) Administrative Session - 4: 30 P.M. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 5, 1994 as recorded. by: Steven Prothero 2nd by: Erika Wolfe ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 2 Regular Session - S: 00 p. m. New Proposals - Item 2) DRB 2929 -NELSON FAMILY TRUST N.E.C. TUSTIN ST. AND LOMITA AVE. Revised building elevations for renovation to existing commercial center; C-1 (Limited Business) District, Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area. The board compared revised plans to the proposal that was approved one year ago. An approved landscaping plan has already been implemented. The applicants were represented by Jim Deitz. Motion: to approve the project subject to the following conditions: A) The proposed tower element on the south elevation, at the narrow end of the building that fronts on Lomita Avenue, shall be expanded in width by no less than six feet, toward the rear property line. B) A sign program shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Steven Prothero ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minufes November 2, 1994 Page 3 Item 3) DRB 3007 - EDWARDS, KELLY & STEVE TRACT 12299, LOT 6 Single family residence located within the "Hidden Creek" subdivision; R-1-20 District (Ref.: C.U.P. 1686-88, Environmental Impact Report 1207, mitigation measures.) Motion: to approve building elevations as submitted. The existing live oak tree must also be protected from equipment during construction. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Erika Wolfe ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations & Requirements Large California Live Oak tree shall remain on-site per previous Planning Department condition. Applicant shall take provisions to protect tree under drip-line during new home construction. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 4 Item 4) DRB 3008 - GRIFFITH BROS. (OUTDOOR DIMENSIONS) 1467 WANDS STREET Freestanding sign for existing office building; O-P (Office Professional) District. Motion: to approve the proposal assuming that there will be two signs, one sign per parcel, and never more than four tenant panels per sign. Any future modification that would increase the number of tenant panels must be submitted to the board for review and approval. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Steven Prothero ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 5 Item S) DRB 3009 - BURNETT DEVELOPMENT CORP. -TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15053 WEST SIDE OF TUSTIN ST., NORTH OF FAIRWAY DR. (BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE ST. 8~ TUSTIN ST.) Recommendation to Planning Commission: Tentative Tract Map 15053, Conditional Use Permit 2088-94. A 160-unit, detached condominium project, gated community with private entry street; P-C (Planned Community) District. The applicants were represented by Frank Radmacher and Steven King. Proponents made a general presentation of the project, which is a single-lot condominium with a detached residential product. The board identified the following concerns: • The block wall along Tustin Street (north of the bridge) should be constructed to the same height, and of the same building materials, as that of the adjacent mobile home park. A landscape setback should be provided, if there is one at the mobile home park. This portion of the property contains a sloped embankment along the edge of Tustin Street. A discussion about the applicant's grading plans followed. Since this is only a conceptual plan, the applicant agreed to provide more information as the grading plan is developed. In a discussion concerning the perimeter treatment of the project, the applicant volunteered that a block wall would be constructed at a consistent height of six feet along north and west property lines. The developer will provide a "view" fence ,which would include brick pilasters and wrought iron at the south edge of the tract, along Santiago Creek. One board member expressed a concern about the minimal amount of space that is proposed between residential units. Although there are no lot lines, there would be a fence installed to delineate side yards. The master site plan indicates that some of the buildings would be situated less than five feet from a fence. Additionally, each residence will have a reflected floor plan of the residence on the opposite side of the property line. The repetitive use of the same building plans presents a situation whereby living room windows look into other living rooms. The board wondered whether a six foot fence would provide adequate privacy. Mr. King replied that side yards will be reduced to four feet only where there is a garage. Residential portions of each building would have a five foot setback. The applicant speculates that the average height of a garden fence will be five and a half feet above the finished floor of each residential unit. So the only area of concern is for the portion of the building below the top of each window at 8'-0" and the top of the fence at 5'-5". Generally the board did not have any other concerns about building elevations or architectural detail. (Continued on the following page) City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 6 Item S) DRB 3009 - BURNETT DEVELOPMENT CORP. -TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15053 WEST SIDE OF TUSTIN ST., NORTH OF FAIRWAY DR. (BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE ST. 8~ TUSTIN ST.) (Continued from the previous page) Motion: to recommend approval of building elevations as submitted. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be prepared and submitted for final review and approval. A copy of grading plans shall also be made available for the board's review. by: Steven Prothero 2nd by: Erika Wolfe ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations & Requirements Submit final landscape and irrigation plans, per Design Review Board guidelines, to the DRB. Provide landscape notes on plans as required by the Community Services Department. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 7 Item 6) DRB 3010 -ANNA FREITAS (KEN ARTHUR) 321 N. OLIVE STREET Recommendation to Planning Commission: Conditional Use Permit 2089-94; two-story second unit; R-2-6 (Residential duplex), Old Towne Districts. The applicant was represented by Ken Arthur. The board reviewed photographs of existing development, as provided with the application. One board member noted that siding appeared to be asbestos shingles, and asked whether it could be matched. Mr. Arthur mentioned that the garage itself is only two years old. A Masonite product that was similar in appearance was found to adequately replicate the shingles on the house. The board felt that something should be done to reduce the depth of the cantilevered extension at the front of the building. The board would like to see the cantilever reduced to control bulk and mass. The board also felt that window configurations should be redefined as vertical components, rather than squares. Motion: to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions: A) The depth of the cantilever shall be reduced from four feet to no more than two feet. Since there are no windows on the rear wall of the upper story, and the property abuts a commercial district, the board recommends that the applicant seek approval of an administrative adjustment that would allow the rear portion of the building to cantilever the difference of two feet, or otherwise reduce the building by two feet. B) Knee braces or korbels will be added to support the cantilevered extension. C) Single or double-hung wood windows shall be "ganged" together on the front elevation, so that a more vertical orientation is provided. Windows in front may be separated by posts, for a distance of approximately 12 to 16 inches, maximum. All new windows shall be made of wood. D) Building elements and materials, including rafter tails, roofing shingles, siding and architectural colors shall match the existing residence. E) A landscape and irrigation plan shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board. Final building elevations may be reviewed and approved by staff, if the project is approved by the Planning Commission. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Steven Prothero ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 2, 1994 Page 8 Item 7) DRB 3011 - C.H.O.C. THRIFT STORE (DAN MILLER) 428 W. KATELLA AVENUE Wall signs; M-2 (Industrial) District, Northwest R.P.A. This item was withdrawn from the agenda. City of Orange Design Review Board Minufes November 2, 1994 Page 9 Item 8) DRB 3012 -SUE PORTER (NALDO CABANILLAS 8~ ASSOCIATES) 600 E. WALNUT STREET Master bedroom addition to a single family residence; R-1-6, Old Towne Districts. Although it is proposed as a single story structure, this bedroom and bath addition looms larger than the rest of single-story residence. The applicants were represented by Mr. and Mrs. Porter and Naldo Cabanillas. Mrs. Porter stated that it was her desire to build a lofty, opened-beamed ceiling within the new master bedroom. The board felt that roof design was inappropriate extension of the existing residence. There are two different roof pitches. If the applicant will either lower the ridgeline or raise the bearing walls, the addition could have the same pitch as that of the existing roof. A "cricket" or "California" framing will probably be required to control drainage, and would help to integrate the addition with the existing residence. Motion: to approve modified building plans subject to review and approval by the Senior Planner, Historic Preservation A) The roof pitch shall match that of the existing structure. The applicant shall raise the bearing walls, or lower the ridgeline accordingly. B) The roofline of the existing residence shall be modified with a cricket. C) Building materials, including wood siding, asphalt roof shingles and wood windows, shall match those of the exiting residence. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Steven Prothero ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minufes November 2, 1994 Page 10 Item 9) DRB 3013 -DAVID E. SBARDELLATI, D.D.S 2649 E. CHAPMAN AVENUE Free standing sign; 0-P (Office Professional) District. Motion: to approve modifications to plans that will indicate a singular sign, double-sided. The sign shall be oriented at either a 45- or 90-degree angle to either public street. by: Erika Wolfe 2nd by: Robert Hornacek ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None absent David Kent MOTION CARRIED Adjournment: 6: 30 P. M.