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1994-11-16 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange Design Review Board MINUTES Conference Room "C" Wednesday, November 16, 1994 Board Members Present: Robert Hornacek David Kent Steven Prothero Beau Shigetomi (Chairman) Erika Wolfe Staff in Attendance: Tim 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 November 2, 1994 as recorded. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Beau Shigetomi ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None abstain: David Kent MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 2 Regular Session - S: 00 p. m. Fir2alltems - Item 2) DRB 2986 -ALLEN ANTOYAN 1044 W. KATELLA AVE. (S.W.C. AT BATAVIA ST.) Landscape and imgation plans for aself-service car wash; M-2 (Industrial) District, Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. The applicants were present for this meeting. The board had questions about an existing sign, future wall signs, existing trees, street trees, and a hedge along the front edge of the parking lot. After some discussion a motion was made to approve landscape and irrigation plans subject to the following conditions: A) The hedge across the front yard shall be comprised of shrubs that are standard size, not dwarf, and maintained at a minimum height of 36 inches. B) Plans shall include the locations of two street trees, to be planted within wells in the existing public sidewalk. Additionally, the applicant will submit photos of the existing freestanding sign to staff, so that a determination may be made as to whether it conforms to existing sign code criteria, and be modified without the board's review. If not, a sign plan will be submitted. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: David Kent ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED (Continued on the following page) City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 3 Item 2) DRB 2986 -ALLEN ANTOYAN 1044 W. KATELLA AVE. (S.W.C. AT BATAVIA ST.) (Continued from the previous page) Staff Recommendations & Requirements The following landscape conditions recommended by the DRB/Staff July 20, 1994 need to be added to the plans: SHEET L-1, IRRIGATION PLAN: • Provide the following note: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714)744-5596, FOR IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. SHEET 1-5, PLANTING PLAN: • Provide following note: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714)744-5596, FOR LANDSCAPE INSPECTION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION OF PLANTING PITS FOR PLANT MATERIAL, CITY STREET TREES, AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. • Change spacing of Trachelospermum jasminodes, Star Jasmine from 18" o.c. to 12" o.c. • Provide quantities for all plant material on plan. • Provide City street trees and tree wells along Katella Avenue: Species: Ficus Benjamina, Weeping Chinese Banyan Size: 15 Gallon (min.) Spacing: 45 o.c. (max.) Staking: One 3" lodge pole, 2 each corded fire tie Root Bamer: Deep Root Corp. Tree well size: 3 ft. X 3 ft. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 4 New Proposals - Item 3) DRB 3014 -SADDLEBACK CAR WASH (GREUBEL COMPANI~ 512 W. CHAPMAN AVE. Recommendation to Planning Commission: C.U.P. 2090-94. Planning Commission hearing is tentatively scheduled for December 19, 1994. A self service car wash; Old Towne, C-2 (General Business) District, Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan, Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The applicants were not present for this meeting. The board had some concerns about landscaping, and application of Old Towne design criteria. Consequently, discussion will be continued until December 7, 1994. Staff Recommendations & Requirements SHEET 3, LANDSCAPE PLAN • Add/change plant material, if required by the DRB. Existing Cinnamomum camphora, Camphor Tree, City street tree at front of site in R.O.W. shall remain. Relabel Cupaniopsis anacardiodes, Carrotwood Tree in City tree well. • Provide the following note: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714)744-5596, FOR LANDSCAPE INSPECTION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION OF PLANTING PITS FOR PLANT MATERIAL, CITY STREET TREES, AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. • Indicate plant material size and quantities on plan. SHEET 4, IRRIGATION PLAN: Provide symbol for each remote control valve indicting station number or sequence, valve size and GPM. • All irrigation piping under any paving shall be sleeved in Schedule 40 PVC and indicated on plan. • Provide the following note: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714) 744-5596, FOR IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 5 Item 4) DRB 3015 -JIFFY LURE (RICHARD HYNAN) 439 W. KATELLA AVE. Lube and oil change facility on a pad at the "Home Depot" center; M-2 District, Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. There was a good deal of discussion about prior approval of a similar project on this site ("Spee-dee" Oil Change). However, that application has expired, and the only similarity to this proposal is that the nature of the business is automotive service. The board had concerns about all three aspects of this proposal: site plan, building elevations, and landscaping plans. The boazd questioned whether it was appropriate to place the bay doors virtually adjacent to the front of the lot. As a policy, the board has discouraged designs that incorporate service bays so prominently within the front elevation. Discussion followed as to whether service bays would be any less prominent if they were rotated 90 degrees, and perhaps be more visible to west- and eastbound traffic. The openness of the Home Depot parking facility makes this building more prominent, leaving the east elevation exposed to view. The context of development at this location differs from situations where builders may have taken advantage of minimal set back requirements. The board also had reservations about the general appearance of the building. The architectural design features a shingled mansard along the perimeter of a flat roof. This combination of method and materials leave the design somewhat outdated. The square appearance of elevations calls for azchitectural relief. The board recommends that parapets or other vertical elements be added to walls in order to break up the mansard. Landscaping plans also need to be reconsidered. There is only one tree proposed within the required front yazd. A revised plan shall be prepared and resubmitted. The applicants inquired as to when the boazd would meet again. They intend to revise the proposal in time for the next meeting. Motion: to continue the review of this proposal until December 7, 1994. by: Robert Honnacek 2nd by: David Kent ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Sta, f)`'Recommendations & Requirements Provide symbol for Marathon II Turf and change hydroseed lawn to sodded turf. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 6 Item S) DRB 3016 - XTRA LEASE 437 W. KATELLA AVE. Semi truck trailer facility behind "Home Depot' ; M-2 (Industrial) District, Northwest Redevelopment Project Area. Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted. However, final landscape and irrigation plans must include inspection notes for the Community Services Department. by: Robert Hornacek 2nd by: Steven Prothero ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED Staff Recommendations & Requirements Sheet Ll-1, Imgation Plan NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714)744-5596, FOR IRRIGATION MAIN LINE PRESSURE TEST AND COVERAGE TEST. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. Sheet LP-1, Planting Plan • Provide the following note: NOTIFY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (714)744-5596, FOR LANDSCAPE INSPECTION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION OF PLANTING PITS FOR PLANT MATERIAL, CITY STREET TREES, AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED. City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 7 Item 6) DRB 3018 -PAUL'S AUTO REPAIR 190 S. OLIVE ST. Wall sign; C-2, Old Towne Districts, Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The proposal was presented by Paul Delatorre, who is working with an independent sign maker, and reconsidering certain elements of the proposal. While the sign maker recommended the "Old Towne" designation be added to the sign, the applicant and the board agreed that the phrase appeared as an afterthought. Motion: to approve the proposal subject to the following conditions: A) The sign's color will be changed to contrast with the surface of the building. The Snal color selection will be reviewed and approved by staff, according to Old Towne design criteria. B) To eliminate clutter, the "Old Towne" designation will be eliminated. C) An identical sign, at one-half scale, may be permitted on the south elevation. Colors will match the primary wall sign. by: Steven Prothero 2nd by: Erika Wolfe ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe noes: None MOTION CARRIED City of Orange Design Review Board Minutes November 16, 1994 Page 8 Item 7) DRB 3019 -SMART 8 FINAL (JOHN RIX, ARCHITECTRONIX) 1343 E. KATELLA AVE. Modification to the facade of the former "Builders Emporium" building; C-TR (Limited Business) District, Tustin Street Redevelopment Project Area. The board reviewed photographs of existing development with the applicant. The applicant explained that the former Builder's Emporium space will be subdivided for two tenants. Smart & Final will take only half the store. The existing lumber and garden yard will be enclosed as retail space. The new construction, when combined with the length of this "anchor tenant" frontage add up to a rather long facade. The azchitectural treatment, as proposed, would result in a rather uniform application of a false mansard with a file roof. In contrast, the rest of the shopping center has a good deal of modulation; generally, a much more interesting roof line. The board felt that a "break" should be created in-between the two new tenants. Greater azchitectural detail should be provided to ensure continuity of azchitectural themes that are inherent to the rest of the shopping center. The applicants asked whether modifications could be discussed here, or otherwise proscribed, with final drawings to be reviewed and approved by staff. The board felt that a greater level of detail must be addressed. The applicant was urged to prepare one or two alternates for discussion at the next Design Review Boazd meeting. Plans may be hand carried to the regular session on December 7, if the architect needs more time to work on drawings. Motion: to continue the review of this item until revised plans aze prepazed and submitted. by: Steven Prothero 2nd by: Erika Wolfe ayes: Robert Hornacek, David Kent, Steven Prothero, & Erika Wolfe noes: None abstain: Beau Shigetomi MOTION CARRIED Adjournment: 7:00 P. M.