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Item # F.
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| Town Council Regular Session |
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| Information |
| SUBJECT: |
| Approval of Conceptual Public Art for the Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, located on the northeast corner of Linda Vista Boulevard and Oracle Road |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| The Conceptual Design Review Board has recommended approval. |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: |
The purpose of this request is to consider Conceptual Public Art for the Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, located on the northeast corner of Linda Vista Boulevard and Oracle Road (Attachment 1). To meet the public art requirement, the applicant has hired artist Steven Derks to create an abstract metal sculpture (Attachment 2).
The proposed artwork will be installed in the center of a curbed traffic turnaround at the main entrance into the commercial and apartment development. A site plan showing the proposed art location is included as Attachment 3.
The Conceptual Design Review Board has recommended approval, based on the finding that the proposed artwork meets the Town’s 1% Public Art requirement and is consistent with the Town’s Design Principles and Design Standards. |
| BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: |
The Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is a partially constructed development consisting of a 4,000 square foot building. The project is nearing completion and the proposed art is necessary to meet the Town’s 1% Public Art requirement. The proposed artwork conforms to the Design Principles and Standards in the Zoning Code.
Approvals-to-Date
- 2012: Property rezoned Planned Area Development – Commercial & Multi-family
- 2015: Approval of Conceptual Design and Conditional Use Permit for restaurant
Conceptual Public Art Summary
Based on the project valuation, a call for artist process is not required, but the artist must reside and work in southern Arizona. The applicant partnered with Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and reviewed the portfolios of over eight (8) tenured artists. The final public art contract was awarded to Tucson based artist, Steven Derks.
Below is information on the proposed artwork and art budget.
- Install one (1) freestanding sculpture in curbed traffic turn around
- Dimensions: 11’ x 4.33’ (height and width)
- Materials: Mild steel
- Colors: Rusted/weathered surface
- Cost of artwork: $8,900
- Installation and administration fees: $5,500
- Building permit valuation: $883,799
- Required art budget: $8,838
- Total provided art cost: $14,400
A detailed analysis regarding conformance of the proposed Conceptual Public Art design in relation to the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards is provided in the attached CDRB staff report (Attachment 4).
Conceptual Design Review Board Review
The Conceptual Public Art was considered by the Conceptual Design Review Board (CDRB) at their June 14, 2016 meeting. The topics of discussion included future artworks in the center, timing of development, materials and maintenance. The CDRB found the Conceptual Public Art to be in conformance with the applicable Design Principles and Standards, and has recommended approval.
A copy of the draft CDRB minutes are included as Attachment 5.
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| SUGGESTED MOTION: |
I MOVE to approve the Conceptual Public Art for the Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, based on the finding that the proposed public artwork is consistent with the Design Principles and Design Standards.
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I MOVE to deny the Conceptual Public Art for the Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, as it does not meet ______________________.
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