Design Review Committee

City of Orange Design Review Committee December 17, 2025 MINUTES - FINAL The Design Review Committee of the City of Orange, California convened on December 17, 2025, 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 Skorpanich called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Committee Member McDermott led the flag salute. 1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and Skorpanich Absent: Ledesma 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1. A request to demolish an existing detached one-car garage and non-original front porch and construct a 984 sq. ft. addition with a new 115 sq. ft. front porch to the existing single-family residence, along with a new 400 sq. ft. detached two-car garage, at 405 E. Toluca Avenue. (Design Review No. 5156). (Continued from October 15, 2025). The applicant requested a continuation of Item 3.1 to a date uncertain. A motion was made by Chair Skorpanich, seconded by Committee Member Grosse, to continue Design Review No. 5156 to a date uncertain. The motion carried by the following vote: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and SkorpanichAyes: NoneNoes: LedesmaAbsent: 4. NEW BUSINESS (Item 4.4 was reordered to be heard before Item 4.1) 4.4. A request to install a new vehicular access gate on a commercial property located at 742 E. Main Street. (Design Review No. 25-0031, Minor Site Plan No. 25-0015). Page 1 of 4

Design Review Committee Minutes - Final December 17, 2025 Assistant Planner Angelo Huang, presented a summary of the proposed project. A motion was made by Committee Member McDermott, seconded by Committee Member Lopez, to approve Design Review No. 25-0031 and Minor Site Plan No.25-0015. The motion carried by the following vote: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and SkorpanichAyes: NoneNoes: LedesmaAbsent: 4.1. A request to convert a historic warehouse building into a church at 527 W. Almond Avenue and 180 S. Cypress Street. (Design Review No. 5159). Associate Planner Arlen Beck, presented a summary of the proposed project. Public Speakers: The following spoke in support of the project: Robert Boice (representing Old Towne Preservation Association) The following spoke on behalf of the project: Kyle Zimmerman, Applicant; Taylor Laudin, Historical Preservation Architect; Jin Lee, Architect; and Gabriel Choi, Landscape Architect. RECESS: The Design Review Committee recessed at 7:08 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m. with all Members present except Committee Member Ledesma who was absent. Committee Members discussed conditions of approval related to landscaping, light fixtures, exterior paint color, lighting, and signage. A motion was made by Chair Skorpanich, seconded by Committee Member Gladson, to approve Design Review No. 5159 and refer to Planning Commission for consideration with staff recommended conditions as found in the staff report, and the following additional conditions: 1. Mexican feathergrass (Nassella tenuissima) shall be removed from the project landscape plan and replaced with a non-invasive plant species approved by the Community Development Director or designee prior to issuance of any building permits. 2. Trees proposed within the courtyard area shall be revised to larger canopy shade tree species, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee, to provide adequate shade and visual buffering. 3. Landscape maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to allow all trees to retain their full canopy height for screening and full canopy breadth for shade at point of maturity, except as required for public safety purposes. 4. All exterior lighting fixtures shall have a correlated color temperature (CCT) not to exceed 3,000 Kelvin, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Page 2 of 4

Design Review Committee Minutes - Final December 17, 2025 Development Director or designee prior to installation. 5. Exterior paint colors shall be revised to a warm off-white tone and shall not include bright white or high-reflectivity finishes. Final paint colors shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee prior to issuance of building permits. 6. All exterior signage shall be halo-lit only. Internally illuminated cabinet signs, exposed lighting elements, or externally mounted sign lighting are prohibited unless otherwise approved through a separate discretionary review. 7. Any exterior light sources located on the south elevation of the building shall be fully shielded, recessed, or otherwise concealed from public view so that the light source is not directly visible. Lighting details shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee prior to installation. The motion carried by the following vote: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and SkorpanichAyes: NoneNoes: LedesmaAbsent: 4.2. A request to remodel the interior, add 493 square-feet, and relocate an existing single-family home located in the Old Towne Historic District, at 629 E. Washington Avenue. (Design Review No. 5153). Assistant Planner Angelo Huang, presented a summary of the proposed project. Public Speakers: The following spoke in opposition to the project: Robert Boice (on behalf of Old Towne Preservation Association). Mike Doting spoke in support of the project. The following spoke on behalf of the project: Rafael Monterrey, Owner; Carol Monterrey, Owner; and Chris Deering, Designer. A motion was made by Committee Member Grosse, seconded by Committee Member Lopez, to approve Design Review No. 5159. The motion carried by the following vote: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and SkorpanichAyes: NoneNoes: LedesmaAbsent: 4.3. A request to construct a new detached garage at the rear of a single-family home in the Old Towne Historic District located at 133 S. Clark Street. (Design Review No. 25-0024). Assistant Planner Angelo Huang, presented a summary of the proposed project. Page 3 of 4

Design Review Committee Minutes - Final December 17, 2025 Public Speakers: The following spoke in opposition of the project: Robert Boice (on behalf of the Old Town Preservation Association) Staff confirmed the project does not meet the standards set in the Historic District guidelines. A motion was made by Chair Skorpanich, seconded by Committee Member Grosse, to deny Design Review No. 25-0024. The motion carried by the following vote: Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Lopez, Gladson, and SkorpanichAyes: NoneNoes: LedesmaAbsent: 4.4. A request to install a new vehicular access gate on a commercial property located at 742 E. Main Street. (Design Review No. 25-0031, Minor Site Plan No. 25-0015). This item was previously reordered and heard before Item 4.1. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. The next Regular Design Review Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. /s/Hayden Beckman________ Hayden Beckman Planning Manager Page 4 of 4

Hayden Beckman Planning Manager Nathalie Adourian City Attorney Schyler Moreno Administrative Assistant MARYANNE SKORPANICH Chair JERICO FARFAN Vice Chair ANNE MCDERMOTT Committee Member ROBERT GROSSE Committee Member GREG LEDESMA Committee Member MICHAEL LOPEZ Committee Member ADRIENNE GLADSON Committee Member AGENDA Design Review Committee December 17, 2025 5:30 PM Regular Session City Council Chamber 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 Welcome to the Design Review Committee Meeting. Regular meetings of the City of Orange Design Review Committee are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Agenda Information The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the Design Review Committee (DRC) after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before it is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk ’s Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, during normal business hours; at the DRC meeting; and made available on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. Public Participation Design Review Committee meetings may be viewed on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 or streamed live and on-demand on the City’s website at www.cityoforange.org. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the Design Review Committee on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the governing body by using any of the following methods: 1) In-person To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to City staff prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are received during the “Public Comments” section at the beginning of the meeting. No action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is requested that you state your name for the record, then proceed to address the Committee. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior. (Continued on page 2) Page 1 of 5

Design Review Committee Agenda December 17, 2025 2) Written Public Comments via eComment Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for the DRC's consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www .cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the DRC prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to DRC Members for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting. 3) Public Comments via recorded voicemail message Finally, the public can record their comments by calling (714) 744-7271 no later than 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recorded messages will not be played at the meeting, but will be provided to the Design Review Committee. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions. ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while DRC is in session. APPEAL PROCEDURE Any final determination by the Design Review Committee may be appealed, and such appeal must be filed within 7 calendar days after the action is taken. This appeal shall be made in written form to the Community Development Department, accompanied by an initial appeal deposit of $1,000.00. The Community Development Department, upon filing of said appeal, will set petition for public hearing before the City Planning Commission at the earliest possible date. If you challenge any City of Orange decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda or in written correspondence delivered to the Design Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. Page 2 of 5

Design Review Committee Agenda December 17, 2025 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Committee Member Anne McDermott 1.2 ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee on matters not listed on the agenda which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the DRC, provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1. A request to demolish an existing detached one-car garage and non-original front porch and construct a 984 sq. ft. addition with a new 115 sq. ft. front porch to the existing single-family residence, along with a new 400 sq. ft. detached two-car garage, at 405 E. Toluca Avenue. (Design Review No. 5156). (Continued from October 15, 2025). Continue to a date uncertain. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. A request to convert a historic warehouse building into a church at 527 W. Almond Avenue and 180 S. Cypress Street. (Design Review No. 5159). 1. Approve Design Review No. 5159 with staff recommended conditions. 2. Refer to Planning Commission for consideration. Recommended Action: Staff Report Attachment 1 Vicinty Map Attachment 2 Applicant Justification Letter Attachment 3 Project Plans Attachment 4 Historic Resource Assessment Attachment 5 Arborist Report Attachment 6 Lighting Details Attachments: 4.2. A request to remodel the interior, add 493 square-feet, and relocate an existing single-family home located in the Old Towne Historic District, at 629 E. Washington Avenue. (Design Review No. 5153). Page 3 of 5

Design Review Committee Agenda December 17, 2025 Approve Design Review No. 5153. Recommended Action: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment 2 - DPR Form Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Historic Resource Assessment Attachment 5 – Relocation Plan Assessment Attachments: 4.3. A request to construct a new detached garage at the rear of a single-family home in the Old Towne Historic District located at 133 S. Clark Street. (Design Review No. 25-0024). Approve Design Review No. 25-0024. Recommended Action: Staff Report Attachment 1 Vicinity Map Attachment 2 DPR Form Attachment 3 Project Plans Attachment 4 Historic Resources Assessment Attachments: 4.4. A request to install a new vehicular access gate on a commercial property located at 742 E. Main Street. (Design Review No. 25-0031, Minor Site Plan No. 25-0015). Approve Design Review No. 25-0031 and Minor Site Plan No. 25-0015. Recommended Action: Staff Report Attachment 1 Project Plans Attachment 2 Vicinity Map Attachment 3 DRC 5057-21 Project Plans Attachments: 5. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Design Review Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. I, Schyler Moreno, Administrative Assistant for the City of Orange, hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org. Date posted: December 11, 2025 Page 4 of 5

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