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AGENDA
Council Hearing Room
City Hall - 990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
December 2, 2013 Monday 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commrs. Ken Curtis, Suzan Ehdaie, Steven Hopkins, Anthony
Palazzo, Greg Wynn, Vice -Chair Michelle McCovey-Good, and
Chairperson Jim Duffy
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Commissioners or staff may modify the order of items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Commission about items
not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their
name and city of residence. Comments are limited to five minutes per person. Items
raised at this time are generally referred to the staff and, if action by the Commission is
necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
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NOTE: Any court challenge to the action taken on public hearing items on this agenda
may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing, or in
written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the
public hearing. If you wish to speak, please give your name and address for the record.
Any decision of the Architectural Review Commission is final unless appealed to the City
Council within 10 days of the action. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the
Commission may file an appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available in the
Community Development Department, City Clerk's office, or on the City's website
(www.slocity.org). The fee for filing an appeal is $273 and must accompany the appeal
documentation.
1. 190 Santa Rosa Street. ARCPA 181-13; Review of sculptural elements
associated with the skate park project; PF zone; City of San Luis Obispo — Parks
and Recreation Dept., applicant. (Pam Ricci)
COMMENT & DISCUSSION:
2. Staff
a. Agenda Forecast
3. Commission
ADJOURNMENT
Presenting Planner: Pam Ricci
. city Of Meeting Date: December 2, 2013
SAn WI S OBI SPO Item Number: 1
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: Review of public art proposed to be installed as part of the new SLO skate park in
Santa Rosa Park.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 190 Santa Rosa Street
FILE NUMBER: ARC -PA 181-13
BY: Melissa Mudgett, P&R Manager
Phone Number: 805-781-7296
E-mail: mmudgett@slocity.org
FROM: Pam Ricci, Senior Planner F
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment 1), which finds that the
public artwork proposed for the SLO skate park in Santa Rosa Park meets the City's Guidelines
for Public Art, based on findings, and subject to conditions, and recommend City Council
approval of the project.
SITE DATA
Applicant City of San Luis Obispo
Representative Melissa Mudgett, Parks &
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Zoning Public Facility (PF)
General Plan Public Facility ` ' - Skate Park
Fxr. Skatc Park
Site Area Approx. 30,000 square feet of 14-
acre park'
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Environmental Categorically Exempt under Class �
Status 11, Accessory Structures, of the.
CEQA Guidelines.:.
SUMMARY
The City Council has identified skate park improvements as a Major City Goal and has since
gone through the extensive design, planning and approval processes for the project. On March 7,
2011, the ARC adopted a resolution to approve the construction project design, based on
findings, and subject to mitigation measures and conditions. ARC's approval of the design
included conditions for additional public art elements, such as free standing artistic shade
structures, art tiles and external art to accent the concrete skate surface.
On July 22, 2012, the City Council entered into an agreement for the design a variety of artistic
elements to be integrated into the construction documents for the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Skate Park project. The redesigned public art elements are now complete and are ready for
advisory body review and approval. Staff is seeking the ARC's determination that the public art
ARC -PA 181-13; 190 Santa Rosa Street (December 2, 2013)
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design, "Concrete Jungle", for the City of San Luis Obispo SLO Skate Park is consistent with the
ARC criteria contained in the City's Public Art Policy.
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
The project is a public art proposal in a City park. The City's Public Art Policy designates the
ARC to evaluate the proposal for very specific criteria. The ARC's role is to determine whether
the proposal is consistent with these criteria.
2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
2.1 Site Description
Santa Rosa Park is a developed public park site zoned PF, Public Facility. It is classified as a
Community Park in the Parks & Recreation Element of the General Plan. Community parks by
definition provide for specialized usages and a wide range of facilities which attract users from
throughout the City not included in smaller parks.
The 11-acre park offers ON AO IOENTIAL
10 lighted horseshoe
pits,
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field with bleachers and PITS
scare shed, 1 youth P GkOI NLZ :z — Perimeter Fence
baseball field, lighted interior Spectator
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Spe[taror viewingarea for activities / —y -r Vendor Space
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multi —use athletic grass Main Entrance Wit .
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area, 2 group barbecue ROLLER HOCKEY
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children's playground
areas and restrooms.
Santa Rosa Park is I PARKING '1 "`� Figure 1. Skate Park Master Plan
located adjacent to
areas zoned Tourist -Commercial (C-T), Low -Density Residential (R-1), and Medium -High
Density Residential (R-3).
The existing skate park is about 6,000 square feet in size and located in the center of the park
adjacent to the roller hockey rink and baseball field. The new skate park is designed to be
approximately 15,000 square feet and located in the area of the current skate park and adjacent
grass area. Ancillary facilities including a plaza, amphitheater, small stage area, and other
landscape and hardscape improvements also cover about 15,000 square feet. In total,
approximately 30,000 square feet will be redesigned for the skate park and its related amenities
(see Figure 1).
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2.2 Project Description
The City intends to construct a premier
skateboard facility that includes about 15,000
square feet of area for active use by
skateboarders. The proposed design includes
the replacement of the existing modular skate
park with an in -ground skate facility. The new
facility will include a series of runs, jumps and
bowls to accommodate skaters of all levels. A
small stage and amphitheater area is located on
the west side "entrance" of the skate park to
accommodate award presentations and other
events. A streetscape plaza separates the skate
park from the adjacent roller hockey rink and
provides space for spectator viewing of both
venues and vendors (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Skate Park original design without integration of public
art. View looking west showing existing roller hockey rink (left)
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At its March 7, 2011, the ARC adopted a separate om news ate par {right} y streetscape p aza
resolution to approve the construction project
design, based on findings, and subject to mitigation measures and conditions. ARC's approval of
the design included conditions for integrating additional public art elements. In particular, the
commission discussed free standing sculptures, artistic shade structures, and art tiles used to
accent the concrete skate surface. To satisfy the ARC condition for integrated public art, the
artists have designed a variety of artistic elements which would be fully integrated into the
building plans for the skate park. The original "shade triangle screens" located at the park
entrance have been redesigned and replaced by concrete and metal tree shade structures. These
sculptural elements now serve a dual purpose as both public art and shade structures for the park.
Other skate park public art elements includes artistic tiles around the skate "bowl" and
streetscape art located on signature features throughout the park.
Concrete Jungle
The SLO skate park public art project design, Concrete Jungle, includes four (4) concrete and
steel shade trees. Three "trees" are proposed to be at the skate park "entrance" and one across the
park on the north end. This fourth "tree" was recommended by the review committee in place of
a living tree, thereby eliminating concerns for tree maintenance and damage to the surrounding
concrete caused by uprooting. These 20-30 foot tall concrete and metal "trees" will serve a dual
purpose, both as a skating surface (concrete trunk) and as shade structures (metal tree canopy) for
the surrounding park. The project also includes the lighting of the four "trees", artistic tiles on
the edge of the bowl basin, concrete art reliefs throughout the park, and landscaping in the park
entrance planter boxes. Artists' renderings of the proposed concrete and metal tree shade
structures are provided as Figure 3.
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Figure3. Concrete Jungle Shade Trees at "Entrance"— Artist Rendering
This project has differed from other public art projects in that the design for the artwork has been
integrated into the actual project itself. For the City, this will be the first time that project
construction and installation of public art components will occur simultaneously. The main
"entrance" to the new multi -use zone will feature the principal public art components (concrete
and metal shade trees) and landscaping. Public art has also been incorporated into the overall
facility design to showcase the cultural elements being introduced into the expansion design
including skateboarding, outdoor entertainment, walking fitness and community festivals.
Going Green
The artists and City staff have worked collaboratively to incorporate "green" aspects into the
facility and public art by use of recycled materials where possible. The outdoor artwork will be
constructed of materials appropriate for San Luis Obispo's climate. The materials used for the
public art will be low maintenance, durable, encompass a variety of media and be fade resistant
keeping in mind public safety. Staff will continue to pursue solar lighting options for the project
where feasible.
3.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
In May of 2012, a public art jury was convened consisting of RRM Design Consultants, City
staff, a member of ArtsObispo Arts Council and members of the public including a youth skater.
The jury selected the artists, John Jones and Jed Joyce, who are recognized professional artists,
and the City acknowledged sufficient familiarity with the style and quality of the artists' work.
On July 22, 2012, the City Council approved an agreement for Public Art'Design consultation to
design a variety of artistic elements to be integrated into the construction documents for the SLO
skate park project.
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The Parks and Recreation Committee (PRC) reviewed the SLO skate park public art design at its
November 6, 2013 meeting. The PRC approved the public art design with a phased -in
recommendation should the project be dependent upon available funding. The PRC
recommended several implementation options for the Council to consider at time of project
award should funding be limited.
The City's Public Art Policy designates the ARC to evaluate the proposal for very specific
criteria. Staff has provided statements (in italics) identifying whether the proposal meets the
criteria, which the Commission can adopt or modify as desired.
1. Publicly funded public art shall be located within the public right-of-way, a public
building or otherwise shall be easily visible or accessible from a public right-of-way.
Interior locations for public art are permitted, and should be freely open and
accessible to the public.
The planned SLO skate park public art, "Concrete Jungle " Shade Trees, is to be placed
in a public park (Santa Rosa Park). The City park is open daily at 7:OOam and is
accessible to the public all day long and into the night until the park closes at 10: 06pm.
2. Privately funded public art shall be located on privately owned land or buildings
which are places of high visibility to the public. Such places shall be in exterior
locations, and not within buildings. If privately funded public art is donated to the
City, Guidelines No. 1 above applies to location of art.
Not applicable. This is a city funded public art project.
3. Consideration shall be given to the size, massing, location and scale of the proposed
piece and to potential conflicts with present or future vegetation or construction.
The location of the site lends itself to a substantial piece of public art. The largest structural
element (the top of the shade trees) will stand at approximately 20-30 feet in height and will
provide a visual impact for park users. Due to the open nature of the location the scale
and massing are appropriate and provide context for the piece. The height of the trees
assures they will remain visible in the larger context of a park. Additionally, the shade
tree clustering helps to define the entry to the skate park.
The project is consistent with the general design principles included in the Community
Design Guidelines for new projects to fit the site, be logically located in terms of
surrounding uses and to take in account future maintenance concerns.
4. Public art shall be compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
historic, social and cultural characteristics, architectural scale, materials, land use,
and geographical and environmental context.
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The proposed public art, "Concrete Jungle " is compatible with its City park location and
appropriately integrated into the skate park design. The modern design incorporates
recycled/industrial materials and the concrete tree trunks can be used by skaters to skate
on.
5. The design and placement of public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle
traffic, or conflict with public or private easements.
The proposed public art has been integrated into the overall construction design of the
skate park construction project and is located within the park setting, with three (3)
shade trees at the "entrance " and one (1) at the rear skate "bowl ". These locations do
not impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
6. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public health concerns created
by the artwork.
Placement of the artwork (shade trees) creates no public health or safety concerns. The
proposed public art design incorporates the 8-foot concrete tree trunk bases into the
construction and concrete pours. The height of the tree trunks discourages climbing on
top of the tree structures.
7. Public art shall be integrated with the site and/or building, and include landscaping,
lighting, interpretive information and other amenities where appropriate.
Lighting will consist of one light fixture per shade tree sculptural element to provide
illumination at night. Illumination levels will be low to avoid light trespass and minimize
any impacts to neighboring residents. Lighting fixtures shall be properly directed and
shielded consistent with Section 17.23.050 of the Zoning Regulations.
The proposed landscape improvements will be incorporated at the "entrance" planter
box at the amphitheater, throughout the plaza and the outskirts of the skate park.
Landscaping elements are included in the construction portion of the project.
8. Public art shall be securely installed.
The public art design has been integrated into the construction of the project. The
concrete tree trunks have been structurally designed and approved in accordance with
the City's Standards and Specifications for engineering. The construction of the concrete
tree trunks have been included into the project specification for construction and will be
poured at the same time was the rest of the project's concrete pours. Engineered footings
will secure each piece into the concrete.
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Community Design Guidelines
Chapter 6.4 of the Community Design Guidelines discusses the procedural criteria for the
selection and placement of public art. As proposed, the artwork is consistent with the guidelines.
4.0 ALTERNATIVES
4.1. Determine that the proposed public art is inconsistent with the City's Community Design
Guidelines, or the City's Public Art Policy, based on findings.
4.2 Continue action with direction to the staff if more information is necessary in order to
render a decision.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Vicinity Map
3. "Shade Tree" Schematic and Maquette
4. Artist Renderings
5. Parks and Recreation Committee November 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes
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Lighting will consist of one light fixture per shade tree sculptural element to provide
illumination at night. Illumination levels will be low to avoid light trespass and minimize
any impacts to neighboring residents. Lighting fixtures shall be properly directed and
shielded consistent with Section 17.23.050 of the Zoning Regulations.
The proposed landscape improvements will be incorporated at the "entrance " planter
box at the amphitheater, throughout the plaza and the outskirts of the skate park.
Landscaping elements are included in the construction portion of the project.
8. Public art shall be securely installed.
The public art design has been integrated into the construction of the project. The
concrete tree trunks have been structurally designed and approved in accordance with
the City's Standards and Specifications for engineering. The construction of the concrete
tree trunks have been included into the project specification for construction and will be
poured at the same time was the rest of the project's concrete pours. Engineered footings
will secure each piece into the concrete.
Community Design Guidelines
Chapter 6.4 of the Community Design Guidelines discusses the procedural criteria for the
selection and placement of public art. As proposed, the artwork is consistent with the guidelines.
4.0 ALTERNATIVES
4.1. Determine that the proposed public art is inconsistent with the City's Community Design
Guidelines, or the City's Public Art Policy, based on findings.
4.2 Continue action with direction to the staff if more information is necessary in order to
render a decision.
5.0 ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Vicinity Map
3. "Shade Tree" Schematic and Maquette
4. Artist Renderings
5. Parks and Recreation Committee November 6, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED PUBLIC ART
ENTITLED "CONCRETE JUNGLE" MEETS THE CITY'S GUIDELINES
FOR PUBLIC ART FOR THE SANTA ROSA SKATE PARK
(1901 SANTA ROSA STREET; ARC PA 181-13)
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, on December 2, 2013, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application
ARC PA 181-13, City of San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department, applicant; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission has duly considered all evidence,
including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and
recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
1. The proposed artwork is consistent with the City's Guidelines for Public Art, as stated in
the City's Public Art Manual, Appendix C.
2. The Art Review Committee Jury approved the artwork design in May 2012.
3. The City Council approved an agreement on July 22, 2012 for Public Art Design
consultation to design a variety of artistic elements to be integrated into the construction
documents for the Santa Rosa Skate Park project.
4. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community Design
Guidelines.
5. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15311).
Section 2. Action. The Commission hereby supports public art application ARC PA 181-
13 allowing installation of the public art for the SLO Skate Park at 190 Santa Rosa Street and
recommends approval to the City Council, subject to the following conditions:
Resolution No.XXXX-13
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Conditions
1. The sculptures shall be installed in full conformance with the plans reviewed and
approved by the ARC and stamped with Community Development Department approval.
A building permit shall be obtained prior to installation of the sculpture.
2. Along with plans submitted for a building permit, appropriate low-level lighting shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department to ensure that the art
pieces are properly illuminated for public viewing, but that glare or light spillage is not
created consistent with Section 17.23.050 of the Zoning Regulations.
The City's Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments shall be responsible for
providing all maintenance necessary to preserve the public art in good condition, and to
protect it against physical defacement, mutilation, or alteration.
4. The City of San Luis Obispo shall assume full responsibility and liability for the piece
once approved, installed and completed.
On motion by Commissioner seconded by Commissioner
, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 2nd day of December 2013.
Pam Ricci, Secretary
Architectural Review Commission
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Parks and Recreation Commission
DRAFT MINUTES
Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Steve Davis, Craig Kincaid, Jeff Whitener, Susan Updegrove,
Ron Regier and Michael Parolini
ABSENT: David Hensinger
COUNCIL: Carlyn Christianson
STAFF: Shelly Stanwyck, Melissa Mudgett, Phil Dunsmore and Marti Reynolds
Public Comment
Carlyn Christianson, Council Member, thanked the department for their work on the SESLOC lease
project which was approved by Council on November 5.
Adam Stowe, San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball, gave an update on future tournament plans for summer
2014 and the status of the Blues Baseball team.
1. Consideration of Minutes
MOTION. (Updegrove/Kincaid) Approve the October 2, 2013 minutes as amended.
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Hensinger)
2. Public Art Program Review and Consideration of Skate Park Art - Mudgett
Recreation Manager Melissa Mudgett gave a presentation to the Commissioners reviewing the
Public Art Program with an overview of current projects before updating on the upcoming
construction of the SLO Skate Park Public Art project. Details on the marketing campaign,
available funding and timelines were shared. Mudgett introduced the project artists, Jed Joyce and
John Jones who shared examples of the project's Word Art and pre -fabricated tiles as well as
information on material properties of Cor-Ten steel.
Commissioners addressed questions to Mudgett and visiting artists Joyce and Jones and discussed
shade, reflected heat, lighting options and safety considerations and then speculated on the need and
positioning of a fourth "concrete jungle" full tree structure. Mudgett discussed how total available
funding may impact the full scope of the Public Art project. Commissioner Kincaid suggested
building the base for the fourth tree (should funds be limited) to avoid the costs of retrofitting
should funding be made available at a later date. Commissioner Parolini suggested that, if only
three of the four trees were approved based upon available funding, that two trees be located at the
"entry" and one tree at the rear of the park (as opposed to all three trees at the "entrance").
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Chair Davis opened Public Comment.
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo, discussed with artists corrosion resistant properties of Cor-Ten
steel, the inclusion of lighting protection into art form and consideration of solar lighting.
D. Scott, San Luis Obispo, inquired about other cities that have Skate Parks and research done on
potential problems. Director Stanwyck gave information on the relationship that has been built with
the skateboard community, potential programs to encourage non -typical users such as female
skateboarders, plans to address graffiti.
MOTION. (Whitener/Regier). Recommend Council conceptually approve the proposed Skate Park
Public Art "Concrete Jungle" under the condition that if there is only funding for three trees, one of
the tree structures be placed in the rear of the park and that installation of concrete tree trunk bases
for all four structures be included to allow for a potential addition of a tree canopy in the future.
Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent (Henninger)
3. Airport Area Land Use Zoning Review as it relates to the Chevron Project — Dunsmore
Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore gave a presentation to the Commissioners reviewing the Airport Area
Land Use and the Chevron Project. He asked that the Commissioners consider the revised land use
plan for the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) to include a Public Facility zone and identification
of future public facility uses. Potential for sports field area in future would go before the
Commission and amendments would be made to 4.2.4 of the AASP to accommodate potential
future components. Dunsmore addressed comments and questions the Commissioners brought up at
the June 5 meeting such as parking, road link with Class I pathway and questions on wind patterns
in relation to the flower mound hill. He explained although a recreation facility is not required by
the project nor are parkland impact fees, the potential for a needs assessment exists in the future for
public facility uses. Anticipates final EIR to go before Commissioners in March 2014.
Commissioners entered into discussion regarding project, questions of future development if not
under Chevron ownership, safety zones, next steps, Tank Farm road changes, potential need for
additional fire station, management if annexed to City in future, wetland remediation, future use as
a boardwalk through significant historical site.
Chair Davis opened for Public Comment.
Bill Almas, Chevron Representative, positive about what benefits the property can provide the
community, 15-acres unsuitable for development that seems to be a good place for a recreational
field and 250-acres open space. Chevron's part is to donate the land, Cal Ripkin would have to
supply funding to develop and maintain fields.
John Spatafore, San Luis Obispo, was part of community group involved in the building/planning
of Damon Garcia sports fields, inquired about plans to link the fields together. Urged to continue
vision of what could work well there, found better to do one activity per site (such as soccer).
Encourages higher number of fields for youth sports organizations.
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