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12-15-2021 DRC Minutes APPROVED BY THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ON JANUARY 19, 2022 MINUTES -FINAL City of Orange Design Review Committee December 15, 2021 The Design Review Committee of the City of Orange, California convened on December 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER Chair Fox called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Committee Member FarFan led the flag salute. 1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, and Farfan Absent: Skorpanich 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Design Review Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of said items unless members of the Design Review Committee, staff or the public request specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 3.1. Approval of ineeting minutes of the Design Review Committee of the City of Orange for the November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting. ACTION: Approved minutes as presented. 3.2. Design Review No. 5058-21, Schlau Residence, 456 N. Pine Street A proposal to construct an 810 square foot addition to a single-family residence and a detached 288 square foot office. The existing residence is a non-contributor to the Old Towne Historic District. ACTION: Approved for Final Determination from the Design Review Committee. Page 1 of 6 Design Review Committee Minutes-Final December 15,2021 Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Committee Member McDermott, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, and Farfan Noes: None Absent: Skorpanich 4. CONTINUED ITEMS 4.1. Design Review No. 5021-21, Pearce Residence, 428 N. Lemon Street A proposal to demolish a non-contributing rear addition, construct a new 287 square foot addition, and relocate the front door of an existing single-family residence. The property is a contributing resource to the Old Towne Historic District. The following spoke on behalf of the project: • Joseph Pearce, applicant The Committee discussed the following: • Front door trim and accessories • Structural concerns due to relocation of the door • Retention of arbor in perpetuity • Arbor design • Citrus trees shown on landscape plan are not available • Railings on rear deck A motion was made by Vice Chair Imboden, seconded by Committee Member McDermott to approve Design Review No. 5021-21, Pearce Residence, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the stafF report with the additional Conditions as follows: 1. The trim at the new entry door on the east elevation shall utilize the trim profile as shown on sheet A3.0. 2. The arbor shall be constructed of vertical and horizontal 6 by 6 timbers and maintained in perpetuity. 3. The applicant shall submit the proposed front door accessories to Historic Preservation Planning staff for review and approval. 4. If handrails are required by the Building Department, they shall be reviewed and approved by Historic Preservation Planning staff. The second was withdrawn to include an amendment to the motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Imboden, seconded by Committee Member McDermott to approve Design Review No. 5021-21, Pearce Residence, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the staff report with the additional Conditions as follows: 1. The trim at the new entry door on the east elevation shall utilize the trim profile as shown on sheet A3.0. Page 2 of 6 Design Review Committee Minutes-Final December 15,2021 2. The arbor shall be constructed of vertical and horizontal 6 by 6 timbers and maintained in perpetuity. 3. The applicant shall submit the proposed front door accessories to Historic Preservation Planning staff for review and approval. 4. If handrails are required by the Building Department, they shall be reviewed and approved by Historic Preservation Planning staff. 5. The proposed arbor shall remain in perpetuity as part of the approved project; its removal or alteration shall be subject to review by Planning staff. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Fox, I mboden, McDermott, and FarFan Noes: None Absent: Skorpanich 5. NEW AGENDA ITEMS 5.1. Design Review No. 5009-20, Orange Plaza Inn (The Richland), 137 E. Maple Avenue A proposal for modifications to the approved design of a hotel with an accessory event space. The existing building is a non-contributor to the Old Towne Historic District. The following spoke on behalf of the project: • Lynn Wagner, applicant • Chip Gulley, architect • Adam Feliz, contractor The Committee discussed the following: • Fencing • Parking required for the addition • Conversion of guest rooms to other uses • Lowering the footing of the pergolas to allow for planting • Building colors • Overall intent of landscaping • Replace Brisbane box tree with Crepe Myrtle • Lack of availability of proposed citrus trees • Mechanical screening on the east elevation obscures defining features of the building • Light fixtures not compatible with remainder of the project • Massing and design of proposed addition. • Lack of justification for changes to historical door openings • Driveway trafFic and safety A motion was made by Committee Member McDermott, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to continue Design Review No. 5009-20, Orange Park Plaza Inn (The Richland), to a date uncertain to allow the applicant time to consider the following comments from the Committee: • Double door location on the event space Page 3 of 6 Design Review Committee Minutes-Final December 15,2021 • The screening of inechanical equipment on the roof tops • The massing and design of the rear fa�ade • Consider vines on eyebrow trellis • Avoid black and white color scheme and consider light fixtures that are less modern • Lower footings below the pergolas to accommodate the planting on the west property line • A design for movable planters to address the driveway The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, and Farfan Noes: None Absent: Skorpanich Recess: The Design Review Committee recessed at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened at 7:43 p.m. with all members present except Committee Member Farfan who recused himself from Item 5.2 due to a current working relationship with the applicant. Committee Member Farfan left the meeting at 7:33 p.m. 5.2. Design Review No. 5042-21, The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex, 1800 E. La Veta Avenue/585 S.Tustin Street. A proposal to redevelop an existing 3.85-acre rehabilitation center site with a new 166-unit affordable senior citizen apartment complex and related site improvements. The following spoke on behalf of the project: • Art May, USA Properties • Rick Pohamus, Landscape Architect • Ed Cadavona, Architect • Jerry Amante, Vice President of General Council The Committee discussed the following: • Tree removal, replacement, size, and distribution • Height length and appearance of fence • Building design elements • Privacy and visual impacts to neighboring residents • Site plan design and building placement • Building No. 1 shading, placement, and height • Need for vertical landscaping • Pedestrian circulation A motion was made by Chair Fox, to recommend approval of Design Review No. 5042-21, The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex, to the Planning Commission, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the staff report with additional Conditions as follows: 1. With regard to fencing, no more than three fence bays shall run at the back of the walk along Tustin Street. 2. There shall be a 3-foot minimum setback of fence material from the back of Page 4 of 6 Design Review Committee Minutes-Final December 15,2021 sidewalk at the landscape offsets. 3. The new fence proposal shall be reviewed by Police and Fire Department prior to going to Planning Commission. 4. Taller stature trees shall be used along Tustin Street and in the parking areas. 5. The massing along the southern end of the eastern edge of Building No. 1 shall be lowered by one story; relocating units to Building No. 3 is acceptable. Vice Chair Imboden requested that the motion be revised for clarification. Chair Fox withdrew the motion. A motion was made by Chair Fox, to recommend approval of Design Review No. 5042-21, The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex, to the Planning Commission, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the staff report with additional Conditions as follows 1. The existing fence along the back of the walk at Tustin Street shall be modified to provide two landscape offsets with a minimum of three-foot planter space. 2. Prior to going to the Planning Commission, the new fence proposal shall be reviewed by the Police and Fire Departments. 3. Taller stature trees shall be used along Tustin Street and in parking areas. 4. The massing along the southern end of the eastern edge of Building No. 1 shall be lowered by one story; relocating units to Building No. 3 is acceptable. Vice Chair Imboden suggested that the motion be revised to add that the fence entries shall also be reviewed by the Police and Fire Department. An amended motion was made by Chair Fox, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to recommend approval of Design Review No. 5042-21, The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex, to the Planning Commission, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the staff report with additional Conditions as follows: 1. The existing fencing along the back of the walk at Tustin Street shall be modified to provide two landscape offsets of a minimum of three-foot planter space. 2. Prior to going to the Planning Commission, the new fence and tree proposals shall be reviewed by the Police and Fire Departments, including fence entries. 3. Taller stature trees shall be used along Tustin Street and in parking areas. 4. The massing along the southern end of the eastern edge of Building No. 1 shall be lowered by one story; relocating units to Building No. 3 is acceptable. The motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Fox, Imboden, and McDermott Noes: None Absent: Skorpanich Recused� FarFan Page 5 of 6 Design Review Committee Minutes-Final December 15,2021 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. The next Regular Design Review Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, Janua_ry 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. 1 ��-��������% ' � ANNA PEHOUSHEK ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DRC STAFF LIAISON Page 6 of 6