1994-12-21 Final DRC MinutesCity of Orange
Design Review Board
MINUTES
Conference
Room "C"
Wednesday,
December 21, 1994
Board Members Present:
Board Members Absent:
Robert Hornacek
Steven Prothero
Beau Shigetomi (Chairman)
Erika Wolfe
David Kent
Staff in Attendance: Jim Donovan, Associate Planner
Howard Morris, Landscape Coordinator
Dan Ryan, Senior Planner -Historic Preservation
Item I)
Administrative Session - 4: 30 P.M.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 7, 1994, with a
reminder to include landscaping notes within staff recommendations and requirements for Item No.
3, Design Review Board 3015 ("Jiffy Lube").
by: Erika Wolfe
Znd by: Steven Prothero
ayes: Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: David Kent
abstain: Robert Hornacek
MOTION CARRIED
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Regular Session - S: 00 p. m.
Final Items -
Item 2)
DRB 2994 -CHEVRON, U.S.A. (ROBERT FISCUS 8~ ASSOCIATES)
2844 SANTIAGO BLVD. (NEWPORT FWY. AT NOHL RANCH RD.)
"Freeway sign" for an automotive service station, with substantial modification to the
existing freestanding sign; C-TR (Limited Business) District, Tustin Street Redevelopment
Project Area. (Greater height for signs approved through CUP 2080.)
Motion: to approve the proposal as submitted.
by: Steven Prothero
2nd by: Erika Wolfe
ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: David Kent
MOTION CARRIED
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Item 3)
DRB 3015 -JIFFY LUBE (RICHARD HYNAN)
439 W. KATELLA AVE.
Lube and oil change facility on a pad at the "Home Depot" center; M-2 (Industrial)
District, Northwest R.P.A.
The applicants discussed the focus of revisions to plans. The board had required substantial revision to south
and east elevations. The board had several questions about architectural materials and features, which
ultimately were resolved through discussion with the applicant, as follows:
Motion: to approve the proposal subject to the following:
A) Landscaping plans will include two more Ficus trees at the east end of the front yard, and
a planter at the base of the trellis that is proposed on the east elevation. A vine shall be
trained to grow upon the trellis.
B) Metal red file shall not be permitted for the roof, as initially requested by the applicant.
Roofing color and material shall match that of the Jack-in-the-Box building, which is
located in the same shopping center.
C) The architectural "pop-out" that is shown on the east elevation shall be more than 4" deep.
The dimension of lumber used to build the underlying frame of this architectural feature
will be 2" x 10" (rather than 2" x 6" or 2" x 8"). The applicant also has the option to re-
design this architectural feature so that it has a flat top, one that terminates at least one
foot below the parapet wall. The existing gable-end design may be retained, if desired.
D) The window located on the east elevation shall be reduced in width, or centered between
the pop~ut and the corner of the building. If the wall is to be built of concrete block, one
"block module" would be an appropriate distance from the adjacent pop-out.
E) The north elevation needs to be pulled out; offset so that the roof "dies" into the
perpendicular surface of the adjacent wall.
by: Robert Hornacek
2nd by: Steven Prothero
ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: David Kent
MOTION CARRIED
(Continued on the following page)
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Item 3)
DRB 3015 -JIFFY LOBE (RICHARD HYNAN)
439 W. KATELLA AVE.
(Continued from the previous page)
Sta, f,~'Recommendations & Requirements
Add the following landscape conditions requested by the Design Review Board which are missing form the
minutes of December 7, 1994 meeting:
• Indicate tall fescue type sod on planting legend.
• Change two (2) 24" box Geijera parviflora, Australian Willow, trees in the turf at the front of the site
along Katella Avenue to Ficus Benjamina, Weeping Chinese Banyon, with root barriers.
Submit three copies of final landscape plans to staff for approval, with construction documents
submitted for a building permit.
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Item 4)
DRB 3019 -SMART >~ FiNAL (JOHN RIX, ARCHITECTRONIX)
1343 E. KATELLA AVE.
Modification to the fagade of the former "Builders Emporium" building; C-TR (Limited
Business) District, Tustin Street R.P.A.
The applicants were represented by John Rix, azchitect. Mr. Rix carried with him (to the meeting) several
variations on the same basic plan. After some discussion a motion was made.
Motion: to approve the plan that was submitted for distribution in the packets before this meeting,
now on file with the Community Development Department. Approval is subject to the
following two conditions:
A) In regazd to the portion of the wall that is identified between gridlines 4 and 5 in plan view
(architect's plan, page A-I), the upper east corner of the roof shall be clipped at a 45-
degree angle to match that of the west end, same section.
B) The same false roof component of this azchitectural theme will be extended on the west
elevation, at the north end, by a distance of 3 to 4 feet.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd by: Robert Hornacek
ayes: Robert Hornacek, Steven Prothero, & Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: David Kent
abstain: Beau Shigetomi
MOTION CARRIED
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New Proposals -
Item S)
DRB 3020 -TOM PROPROFSKY AND HOWARD JAMES (R.C. COLIN CO.)
261 S. OLIVE ST.
Second residential dwelling unit and garage addition to existing house in R-4 (Residential
Maximum Multiple Family) and Old Towne Districts.
The applicants were represented by Bob Colin. The staff made a detailed presentation concerning the
appropriateness of the garage addition to the existing historic residence, and the design of the new
structure. The staffs primary concern was that the garage door being exposed to the street and the
proposed modification to the roof would result in "an irreversible alteration" to the house. The boazd
agreed that this component of the project needed to be re-studied. One board member stated that the
proposal looked "awkward," even in site plan view. The boazd recommended solutions according to the
following order of preference:
Since the two-car garage that is proposed at the rear of the site would satisfy the total requirement
for covered parking spaces, the garage located out front may be eliminated.
2. The proposed one-car garage may be pushed pack towazd the reaz of the property, so that it is
located behind the facade, rather than in front.
3. A carport may also be proposed, if the applicant desires the covered parking space.
In regard to the garage proposed at the rear of the site, the staff and the board felt that this building should
not have a flat roof. Since the existing residence has a gabled roof, the new building should have a
somewhat consistent roof design. Building code complications were discussed with the applicant.
As for the new dwelling unit, the board suggested that the applicant consider a new design that is
proportioned and detailed according to the Craftsman style of the existing residence. The new building, as
proposed, would be somewhat boxy, which might be appropriate if the existing residence were a Victorian
style building. The volume of the upper level should be reduced. The boazd felt that the azchitect could
make better use of a Craftsman form if some variation between the upper and lower levels were proposed.
The space between the two buildings may be reduced for the lower story, so long as the upper story
maintains the adequate set-back for atwo-story building in the R-4 district.
(Continued on the following page)
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Item S)
DRB 3020 -TOM PROPROFSKY AND HOWARD JAMES (R.C. COLIN CO.)
261 S. OLIVE ST.
(Continued from the previous page)
The boazd discussed one alternative scheme to integrate dormers or other attic space within the upper
portion of the building. Additionally, the boazd identified problems with window spacing and proportions,
and suggests that the applicant make a better effort to integrate the front porch within the new design.
Furthermore, the use of a "belly band" between upper and lower levels is not appropriate unless dissimilar
material is used in siding the building, above and below. If a bay window is to be proposed, it should not
run all the way down to the ground. Based upon the substance of the review, a motion was made to
continue the review of this item until revised plans aze prepazed and submitted for review at a latter date.
by: Erika Wolfe
2nd by: Steven Prothero
ayes: Robert Homacek, Steven Prothero, Beau Shigetomi, & Erika Wolfe
noes: None
absent: David Kent
MOTION CARRIED
Staf)`'Recommendations & Requirements
• Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the Design Review Boazd per DRB Design Guidelines.
• Prior to issuance of a building permit, evidence of a reciprocal access agreement must be
provided for mutual use of the existing driveway. If a written agreement does not exist, now is
the time to prepare one. Wording of the agreement will be approved to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department, and documented by the County Recorder.
Adjournment: 6: 40 P. M.