TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Chad Ortlieb, Principal Planner
FROM: Ryan Agbayani, Associate Planner
1. SUBJECT
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A request for preliminary design review for alteration to a historic building at St. John's Lutheran School of Orange, located at 515 E. Almond Avenue in the Historic District (Minor Site Plan Review 1179).
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2. SUMMARY
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The applicant requests preliminary design review of a historic classroom building roofline modification on the St. John's Lutheran School campus to accommodate a new mezzanine level for a library expansion.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Provide comments and feedback prior to a formal Design Review Committee hearing.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant: CSA Architects (Robert I. Kutner)
Property Owner: St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange
Property Location: 515 E. Almond Avenue
General Plan Designation: Public Facilities and Institutions (PFI)
Zoning Classification: Public Institution (P-I)
Existing Development: Existing school buildings and recreational facilities
Associated Application: None
Previous DRC Project Review: None
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to modify a historic schoolhouse building (Builidng A) of the St. John's Lutheran School campus by reconfiguring its barrel roof to construct a new mezzanine level and rooftop terrace positioned at the center of the building, which will serve as an expansion of the existing library. This is preliminary review for Design Review Committee comments. The major components of the project include:
* Demolish the existing barrel-vaulted roof and attached stepped parapets flanking the east and west ends
* Construct a new 2,284 sq. ft. mezzanine floor within the footprint of the existing barrel-vaulted roof with an interior staircase and elevator for access
* Construct a new mildly curved barrel roof with with attached curved parapets flanking the east and west ends, and an increased height of a...
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