Design Review Committee Minutes - Final November 3, 2021
NEW AGENDA ITEMS
4.1. Design Review No. 5051-21, North Olive Residences, 457-463 N. Olive Street A proposal for an exterior renovation to two existing multi-family residential buildings. The property is a non-contributing resource within the Old Towne Historic District.
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Tom Aldrich, project architect
The Committee discussed the following:
• Design intent
• Board and batten siding
• Light fixtures
• Side gate repair and materials
• Trash can visibility
• Proposed portico design
• Entry door style
• Window style and manufacturer
Committee Member McDermott indicated she could not support the project due to an inconsistent design throughout.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Imboden, seconded by Committee Member Skorpanich to approve Design Review No. 5051-21, North Olive Residences, subject to the Conditions and Findings in the staff report with additional Conditions as follows:
1. The proposed entry doors be modified to a two-panel design.
2. The specification for the windows be altered to single sashes only.
3. The board and batten cladding be 12 inches on center spacing for the battens.
4. Marvin Window "Essential" Series shall be replaced with the "Elevate" Series.
5. Additional wood members shall be added to the front gate or fence to obscure the trash behind it.
6. Staff shall work with the applicant to determine the appropriate size and scale of the exterior light fixtures, noting that those proposed are too large and that the point source of the light fixtures on the second floor are not to be visible.
Fox, Imboden, Skorpanich, and Farfan
McDermott
4.2. Design Review No. 5028-21, Prologis Orange Logistics, located at 534 Struck Avenue
A proposal to demolish the existing 40,000 square foot (SF) manufacturing facility and redevelop the site with a 57,900 SF truck terminal that includes 52,900 SF of warehouse space, 5,000 SF of office space, and an accessory 5,400
Design Review Committee Minutes - Final November 3, 2021 SF maintenance building.
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
• Blake Kelley, applicant
• Tom Hayes, project landscape architect
• Jamie Cruz, project architect
The Committee discussed the following:
• Bio retention basin landscaping
• Parking
• Heat island effect
• Tree count
• Front yard landscaping
A motion was made by Committee Member Skorpanich, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to continue Design Review No. 5028-21, Prologis Orange Logistics, to a date uncertain to allow the applicant to address comments made by the Committee on the landscape plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, Skorpanich, and Farfan
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.3. Design Review No. 5023-21, Chipotle Mexican Grille, 112 E. Maple Avenue A proposal for tenant improvements for an existing restaurant space, including new exterior signage and creation of outdoor patio seating in an existing parking area. The property is a contributing resource within the Plaza Historic District.
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
• Detlef Diercks, project architect
• Dan Lorenzon, project sign designer
The Committee discussed the following:
• Design intent
• Signage
• Sign and canopy attachment to mortar joints
• Infill materials and inset for replacement of roll up door Historic contributing status of the building
• Historic building fabric
• Location of the pick-up window
• Historic condition of the existing rear door that is being converted to a window • Landscaping
• Fences
• Objection to sandblasting
• Lighting
• Conduit on rear of the building
Design Review Committee Minutes - Final February 16, 2022 The Committee discussed the following:
• Tree maintenance
Tree stature
Vacuum station pole, canister, and canopy color
ACTION: A motion was made by Committee Member Skorpanich, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to recommend approval of Design Review No. 4942-18, Station, to the Planning Commission subject to the Findings and Conditions in the statt report with the following additional Condition:
1. Tree maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to allow all trees to retain their full canopy height and breadth for shade at the point of maturity, except as required for public safety purposes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Fox, Imboden, McDermott, Skorpanich, and Fartan
Noes:
Absent: None
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
4.1 Selection of Design Review Committee Officers
A motion was made by Committee Member Skorpanich, seconded by Committee Member McDermott, to nominate Vice Chair Imboden as Chair effective March 2, 2022 for a one year term.
The motion carried by the føllowing vote:
Ayes: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, Skorpanich, and Farfan
Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Committee Member Imboden, seconded by Committee Member Farfan, to nominate Committee Member McDermott as Vice Chair effective March 2/2022 for a one year term.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, Skorpanich, and Farfan
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. CONTINUED ITEMS
5.1. Design Review No. 5028-21, Prologis Orange Logistics, 534 Struck Avenue A proposal to demolish an existing 40,000 square foot (SF) manufacturing facility and site redevelopment with a 57,900 SF truck terminal that includes 52,900 SF of warehouse space, 5,000 SF of office space, and an accessory 5,400 SF maintenance building.
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
• Blake Kelley, applicant
• Maggie Xu, applicant
Design Review Committee Minutes - Final February 16, 2022 • Byanka Velasco, project engineer
• Tom Hayes. landscape architect
The Committee discussed the following:
• Width and intended use of the gap between pavement and eastern property line • Required parking vs. proposed parking in relation to tree count • Design intent of truck yard island fingers on the property Tree count, site distribution, stature, and species
Preference for Canary Island Pine along Struck and on-site • Lack of perimeter trees
• Abundance of uninterrupted pavement
A motion was made by Chair Fox, seconded by Vice Chair Imboden, to recommend approval of Design Review No. 5028-21, Prologis Orange Logistics, to the Planning Commission subject to the Findings and Conditions in the staff report with the following additional Condition:
1. Six of the eight large stature trees along the back of Struck shall be revised to trees of a minimum height of 50 feet; applicant may select which trees will be substituted.
2. Six of the ten large stature street trees that are in line with the front of building shall be revised to trees of a minimum height of 50 feet; applicant may select which trees will be substituted.
3. Four of the trees at the rear of the property line shall be substituted with a minimum 50-foot height tree; applicant may select which trees will be substituted.
4. Ten new trees shall be added to the planter area and in the two corners of the rear of the property and to the northeast corner of the property; tree shall be a minimum 30 -foot height taken from the proposed pallette.
5. All of the Desert Willows on the plans shall be substituted with 30-foot minimum height trees.
6. The parking lot fingers in the equipment yard shall have Canary Island Pines; one per finger.
7. The 15-gallon Brisbane box trees shall be upsized to 24" box.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Fox, Imboden, McDermott, Skorpanich, and Farfan
Noes: None
Absent: None
NEW AGENDA ITEMS
6.1. Design Review 5048-21, Minor Site Plan Review No. 1059-21, and Administrative Adjustment No. 0285-21, Kiddie Academy, 232 E. Katella Avenue A proposal to construct a 6,850 square foot daycare facility with associated playground and surface parking lot on the vacant lot located at 232E. Katella Avenue.
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
• Dave Sheegog, architect
Joseph Haikal, owner