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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2014 CHC MinutesSAN LUIS OBISPO CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE May 27, 2014 ROLL CALL: Present: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Thom Brajkovich, Jaime Hill, Hugh Platt, Patti Taylor, Victoria Wood, and Vice -Chair — Position Vacant Absent: Chair Bob Pavlik Staff: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Recreation and Public Art Manager Melissa Mudgett, and Recording Secretary Diane Clement ELECTION: Election of Chairperson and Vice - Chairperson — Chair Bob Pavlik was re- elected unanimously and Committee Member Jaime Hill was elected Vice -Chair unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES: No minutes were presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS: Barry Price, SLO, Cal Poly Social Science professor, stated that his Cultural Resources Management students were in attendance to observe how local government manages cultural resources. There were no further comments made from the public. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 1. 976 Leff Street. CHC 61 -14; Review of Public Art in the Old Town Historic District; R -3 -H zone; City of San Luis Obispo — Parks and Recreation Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Recreation and Public Art Manager Mudgett presented the staff report, recommending approval of a mural design for the Kyle Roofing Business Warehouse to the Architectural Review Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Artist Neil Breton, SLO, stated that he lives across the street from the location of the proposed mural. He noted that he has been working with local artists and venues to develop a healthier environment for artists. He stated that he is looking forward to creating this mural project and seeing the immediate impact it will have on the neighborhood. Jennie Griffin, SLO, stated that she supports the artists and the mural project. CHC Minutes May 27, 2014 Page 2 Victoria Carranza, SLO, stated that she thinks this kind of project spreads inspiration and adds to the hometown personality of Old Town. She supported the project as a respectful piece of art. Sally Lamas, SLO, local artist, supported the mural project and the creation of more murals in the city. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Comm. Member Baer stated that while she loves murals and is compiling a book about them, she would prefer a broader perspective for the subject of this mural instead of the stereotypical Chinese railroad worker which has been done before in the city. She noted how long it has taken to get the mural project to this point and stated she would not oppose it. Comm. Member Wood stated that she knows this corner of the city well and feels very positive about this project. Comm. Member Brajkovich stated that he loves murals and embraces this mural wholeheartedly. He noted that he understands what Comm. Member Baer suggested but that this project does represent local history and has already been accepted by the art jury. He stated that his only concerns are graffiti and vandalism which have been addressed by the planned lighting and ant - graffiti coating. Comm. Member Taylor stated that she supports this project. Comm. Member Hill supported the project but noted that if there is any flexibility allowed by the art jury to explore other themes around the railroad, it should be done. Recreation and Public Art Manager Mudgett stated that the art jury tries to avoid designing the art for the artist and that this project has met all the design requirements. She stated that staff will do the notification process for presentation to the Architectural Review Commission on June 16 and will extend notification to the history museum. Comm. Member Hill emphasized looking to SLO Railroad Museum for inspiration on the mural. There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Comm. Member Brajkovich, seconded by Comm. Member Baer, to approve the mural desi n for the Kyle Roofinq Business Warehouse to the Architectural Review Commission. CHC Minutes May 27, 2014 Page 3 AYES: Committee Members Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Platt, Taylor, and Wood NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Comm. Member Pavlik The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. 2. 2160 Santa Barbara Avenue. CHC 72 -14; Review of Public Art for World Trade Center Memorial at Fire Station 1; PF -H zone; city of San Luis Obispo — Parks and Recreation Dept., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore) Recreation and Public Art Manager Mudgett presented the staff report, recommending approval of a public art design for the City's World Trade Center Memorial project to the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jennie Griffin, SLO, stated she was on the art jury for this project and that it was fascinating that all the other artists who applied to do this project presented the beam vertically while the chosen artist did research and discovered that this beam was most likely a horizontal beam. She noted that this memorial will be a tactile experience. Garret Olson, SLO Fire Chief, stated that he worked at the World Trade Center site after 9/11 so this memorial has personal meaning and value for him. He noted he is thrilled with the design and that horizontal beam better conveys the somberness of the memorial. He stated that he wants people to be inspired, not depressed, by those who gave their lives. Stephen Gesell, SLO Police Chief, stated that the memorial will be a phenomenal tribute and will also be educational for those who visit it. Kathy Teufel, SLO County Arts Council, stated that she was on the art jury and that this design was the one that touched people the most on the jury. There were no further comments made from the public. COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Comm. Member Baer supported the design and asked about relocation of the flag pole. Recreation and Public Art Manager Mudgett replied that the flag pole location has not been decided but the large, fast - growing, non - native tree at the fire station may be replaced with smaller, slower growing trees so the flag pole could be placed in the lawn. Comm. Member Platt stated that the memorial is wonderful and austere, which it should be, and the entire design has coherence. Comm. Member Wood thanked the Fire Department for getting the beam from the World Trade Center. CHC Minutes May 27, 2014 Page 4 Fire Chief Olson stated that many people were involved in getting the beam here and that Recreation and Public Art Manager Mudgett helped push the project. Comm. Member Brajkovich stated that he likes the design and prefers that the flag pole not be near or part of the memorial. Comm. Member Hill noted that the memorial will be a good gathering place and a place for contemplation There were no further comments made from the Committee. On motion by Committee MemberTa for seconded by Committee Member Platt, AYES: Committee Members Baer, Brajkovich, Hill, Platt, Taylor, and Wood NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Comm. Member Pavlik The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION: 3. Staff a. Agenda Forecast by Senior Planner Dunsmore: 1) Mission Medical will be coming back for review. 2) Bluebird Salon made unpermitted changes to the exterior of an historic building which have not been removed; should be coming to the City for permitting at some point in the future. 3) June 23, 2014, hearing will include a project on Osos Street and a proposed endorsement to nominate the La Loma Adobe for the National Register. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Diane Clement Recording Secretary Approved by the Cultural Heritage Committee on June 23, 2014 La LtKe Thomas Administrative Assistant III