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FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Direct ell',
PREPARED BY: Philip Dunsmore, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S
ACTION MODFIYING THE LOCATION OF-PROPOSED PUBLIC ART
FOR 12150 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD, COAST BMW/NISSAN. (AP
148-01)
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMNUSSION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution "A", denying the appeal, upholding the Architectural Review Commission's
determination to relocate the proposed public art to the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto
Park Way subject to findings and conditions.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution "B", upholding the appeal, and upholding the Art Jury's recommendation to allow
the public art at the proposed location in front of the building subject to findings and conditions.
DISCUSSION
Situation
Coast BMW and Nissan auto dealership on Los Osos Valley Road is currently under construction
and as part of the construction project a public art installation has been proposed. The City's Art
Jury approved the design (a metal sculpture) for the proposed public art on February 13, 2004. The
Jury recommended that it be forwarded to the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) to be
approved as proposed. The ARC reviewed the proposed sculpture for consistency with the City's
Art Guidelines and recommended the location of the art be moved to the corner of Los Osos Valley
Road and Auto Park Way rather than the applicants desired location in front of the building. (see
Attachment 4 ARC meeting minutes and Attachment 6,, ARC staff report) The applicant has now
,appealed the ARC's determination and would like the art to remain at the front of the building as
approved by the Art Jury.
Analysis
The location of the art was discussed by the Jury in great detail prior to providing direction to the
ARC. The City's Art guidelines state:
"Public art shall be located within public right-of-way, or shall otherwise be
easily visible or accessible from a public right-of-way."
Council Agenda Report—Appeal of ARC determination for Public Art at 12150 Los Osos
Valley Road (Coast BMW/Nissan)
Page 2
Since the applicant's proposed location was in front of the building directly adjacent to the main
driveway entrance to the building, and clearly visible to the public right of way, the Jury
recommended approval of the art with the following direction:
"Don't crowd the sculpture up against the light standard or the storefront,
location should be closer to the street, however should not be placed in a
location that may be subject to vandalism."
At the ARC hearing, some of the commissioners felt that moving the art to the front of the site at the
edge of the street was the logical solution to gain compliance with the Art Guidelines without
requiring any significant changes to the applicant's site plan. Commissioners felt that the revised
location would help the art piece be more visible. Other Commissioners felt that the scale of the art
was too small to be enjoyed at the street corner since this location is a busy arterial street with no
pedestrian orientation. They felt that the sculpture should be viewed up close within a pedestrian
oriented location such as the location near the storefront. The Commission voted 4-2 to move the
sculpture to the comer location close to the street. The dissenting commissioners favored the
location closer to the building as supported by the applicant and endorsed by the Art Jury.
During the discussion of the sculpture's placement, the applicant voiced concerns regarding
vandalism if the art was at the edge of the street, too far from the security and lighting of the
building. The original art location was chosen to maximize pedestrian traffic exposure while
remaining close to the main entrance and visible from the street (see Attachment 2, proposed site
plan).
Conclusion
Both locations for the proposed public art can be found to be consistent with the City's guidelines
for the placement of public art within private development. The ARC preferred location provides
merits for its ample visibility at this prominent corner on Los Osos Valley Road. The scale of the art
and the nature of this location, however, would reduce the public benefit of the art. This is not a
pedestrian oriented location and heavy traffic volumes pass this location at a high rate of speed. The
art piece is designed as a pedestrian scale sculpture. The height of the sculpture is just over 7 feet
and the metal work of the design contains detailed artwork intended for pedestrian scale viewing.
The proposed location at the front of the Nissan building would be visible from the public right of
way and would be readily accessible to the public. Considering the scale of the art and the nature of
the site, the logical location of the sculpture is in front of the Nissan building and not at the corner
of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way.
CONCURRENCES
The Art Jury found the location of the art to be conditionally consistent with the City's Art
Guidelines.
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Council Agenda Report—Appeal of ARC determination for Public Art at 12150 Los Osos
Valley Road (Coast BMW/Nissan)
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FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed art is a privately sponsored project and therefore will not create City fiscal impacts.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Continue the item for additional analysis or research.
2. Deny the appeal and uphold the Architectural Review Commission's determination
regarding the location of the public art.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Vicinity Map
Attachment 2: Reduced scale site plan and project details
Attachment 3: Appeal form
Attachment 4: Architectural Review Commission meeting minutes
Attachment 5: Architectural Review Commission approval letter
Attachment 6: Architectural Review Commission staff report
Attachment 7: Resolution "A" denying appeal and approving art at the comer location
.Attachment 8: Resolution `B"upholding appeal and approving.art at the front of the building
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COAST BMW NISSAN
Public Art Proposal by Sculptor Jim Jacobson
Three separate design proposals were presented to Coast BMW NISSAN. One related to
the environment, one to the building's architecture and the one chosen related to the
environment and the business. A sphere shaped.steel sculpture with a powder coated
bronze finish(Bronze Hammertone Semi-Gloss) and UV protective coat was selected.
The sphere"floats"on a square pedestal(2'X2'X2')with water flowing over the four
corners of the pedestal to give the sculpture a floating sensation. The sphere is five feet
in diameter and reaches 8 feet above ground. The sphere contains eight sections each
with design elements. The first three-design elements acknowledge the backdrop behind
the,auto dealership of three of the.seven sister mountains:
• San Luis Mountain with cut out mission bell image denoting the mountain's
namesake.
• Bishop Peak Mountain with image of the bishop's hat denoting the mountain
name.
• Chumash Peak with Chumash pictograph.image portraying its name after the
local Native American tribe.
The other five sections depict themes associated with vehicles.
• Vehicle wheels from the 1928 BMW 3/15,the 1934 BMW 3/20 and the 2003
BMW wheel.
• Vehicle tire designs from 1903, 1920 and 1925.
• Vehicle light designs from the 1934 BMW 3/20; 1935 Datsun 14, 1972 BMW,
and the 2003 BMW Z 4.
• A collage of machines gear shaped disks..
• A collage of BMW's roundel logo and the Nissan logo.
The location will be near the entrance in front of the show room window facing Los Osos
Valley Road(see attachment). The water element will be by California.Water Gardens.
Stainless steel foundation bolts will connect the sculpture to the concrete base.
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APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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ASSOCIATES, INC.
C. M. Florence, AICP 3427 Miguelito Court, SIA, CA 93401
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.SECTION 2 SUBJECT OFAPPEAL
i. In a000rdance with the pr000dures set forth in Title i,Chapter 120 of the San Luis Obispo
Municipal Coda(copy attached),I hereby appeal the decision of the:
Architectural Review Commission
(Name of Officer,Committee or Commission decision being appealed)
15 March 2004
2, The date the decision being appealed was rendered: -
3. The app
Gc atien or pro)ed was sntnied: Public Art for new auto dealership
4. t discussed the neater with the following Chy staff member.
26 March 2004
Phil Dunsm�ore
(SW menbees Name ww Departrnent)
5. Has this matter been the sMect of a previous appeal
? If so,whan was it heard and by whom:
N/A
SECTION 3. RgASON FOR APPEAL
Explain spedfknUy�aofion/s you are appegrg and why you behove the COUndi should consider
appeal. Ino)ude what�you have that sUpports Your appeal. You may attach addltlonaf pages,
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March 15,2005
Page 2
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no comments made from th public.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:.
Vice-Chair Boudreau moved final appr val based on the findings and sub•ect to the
conditions in the staff report with4n.
dition 2 eliminated Condition 13 added to
increase the size and design uali a break area that.would be assessable to the
user of the complex, to the discrof the designer and reviewed by staff with
consideration given to a reduction ofour arkin s ace if needed add Condition
14. to rovide landsca in at.the babuildin 3 consistin of five lanters desi ned
withs ace for si nificant shrubs or sm I ornamental trees; and amend Condition.3 to
include that trash enclosures could be located outside the .street yard. Seconded b
Commr. Howard.
The Commission suggested that a cond tion be maintained that the signage come back
to the ARC.
AYES: Commrs. Lopes, Howard, Vilhelm, Boudreau, Smith, and Stevenson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commr. Root
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried on a 6:0 vote.
2. 888 Ricardo Court. ARC 190-03 Review of development of eight commercial
tenant space buildings and site improvements; M zone; Quaglino Properties,
applicant. (Phil Dunmore)(To be continued to a date uncertain.)
This item was continued without discuc sion to a date uncertain because environmental
initial study has not yet been complete
3. 1464 Auto Park Way. ARC-PA 148-01; Review of public art for a new auto
dealership; C-S-PD zone; Gordon Giacomazzi, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore)
Associate Planner Philip Dunsmore presented the staff report requesting the
Commission to find that the proposed artwork meets the City's Guidelines for Public Art
in Private Projects.
Carol Florence, Project Planner, gave a brief presentation of the proposed art.
Jim Jacobson, project sculptor, described the proposed sculpture and its function. He
gave a brief history on how they came to choose this particular piece and what each of
the abstracts represent.
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ARC Minutes
March 15, 2005
Page 3
Jim Trast, California Water Gardens, explained how the water would flow through the
pump and out through the sculpture.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no public comments.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commr. Lopes moved the staff recommendation, with additional conditions: Condition
5 The artwork shall be located at.the corner_landscape area-at Los Osos Valley Road
and Auto Park Way; Condition 6. The artist shall replace the panel with logos with a
panel that is not product specific which would be true to public art intent. _Add condition
7 to select a height given the slope at the site and location.near.the street to highlight
the sphere and add up-lighting. Seconded by Commr._Howard.
Vice-Chair Boudreau felt this is the wrong piece for the location and felt it should be for
vehicle viewing, and could not support the motion.
Commr. Smith concurred with Commr. Boudreau and could not support the motion.
AYES: Commrs. Lopes, Howard, Wilhelm, and Stevenson
NOES: Commrs. Boudreau and Smith
ABSENT: Commr. Root
ABSTAIN: None.
The motion carried on a 4:2 vote.
COMMENT & DISCUSSION:
4. Staff
Agenda Forecast: Planner Dunsmore gave an agenda forecast of upcoming projects.
5. Commission
A. Minutes
The minutes of July 7, 2003, were approved as submitted.
B. Recent Project Review— Lessons Learned
Chairperson Stevenson commented on a response by an applicant from lessons
learned.
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990 Palm Street,San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
March 17, 2004
Gordon Giacomazzi
1464 Auto Park Way
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
SUBJECT: ARC 148-01: 1464 Auto Park Way
Review of public art for a new auto dealership
Dear Mr. Giacomazzi:
The Architectural Review Commission, at its meeting of March 15, 2004, granted final approval
to your project, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings
1. The proposed public art meets the criteria as established by the City's Art in Public Places
Policy, and is compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
architectural scale, materials, land use and the site's historical and environmental context.
2. The sculpture does not conflict with the public art policy in incorporating automotive logos,
since the logos are done in an artistic and historical fashion and are not representative of
company advertising.
3. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community Design
Guidelines.
Conditions
1. Locate the art at the comer of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way within the
proposed landscape area.
2. Install lighting designed to illuminate the sculpture from lightsinstalled on the ground below
the sculpture.
3. Modify the base height to respond to the new site and place the sculpture at an appropriate
height considering the slope and location.
4. Modify the panel with the automotive logos and replace logos with a non product specific
design.
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs and activities.
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. T
ARC 148-01 Attachment 5
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5. The property owner is responsible for providing all maintenance necessary to preserve the
public art in good condition, and to protect it against physical defacement, mutilation, or
alteration. Maintenance shall also include securing and maintaining fire and extended
coverage insurance and vandalism coverage, as appropriate. Prior to placing the art, the
applicant and owner of the site must execute and record a covenant requiring public art
maintenance.
6. Public art installed or integrated into a construction project may not be removed or altered
without the approval of the City Council. If the art is to be removed, an in-lieu fee equal to
the original art requirement must be provided to the City for deposit into the City's Art In-
Lieu account, or replace the artwork with one of comparable value approved by the City
Council.
The decision of the Commission is final unless appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the
action. Any person aggrieved by the decision may file an appeal.Appeal forms are available in the
City Clerk's office, or on the City's website (slocity.org). The fee for filing an appeal is $100.00,
and must accompany the appeal documentation.
While the City's water allocation regulations are in effect, the Architectural Review
Commission's approval expires after three years if construction has not started, unless the
Commission designated a different time period. On request, the Community Development
Director may grant a single one-year extension.
If you have questions, please contact Phil Dunsmore at 805-781-7522.
Sincerely,
cjr1�GU
Pamela Ricci, AICP
Senior Planner
Community Development
cc: County of SLO Assessor's Office
C.M. Florence, Oasis Associates, 3427 Miguelito Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Joseph Cardinale, Tre etal, 500 Auto Circle Way, Salinas, CA 93906
Attachment 6
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT Item #3
BY: Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner MEETING DATE: March 15, 2004
FROM: Ron Whisenand, Deputy DirectaL�o
FILE NUMBER: ARC PA 148-01
PROJECT ADDRESS: 12100 Los Osos Valley Road
SUBJECT:
Architectural Review of a public art sculpture proposed for the new Coast BMW/Nissan auto
dealership at 12100 Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR). ----
RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the proposed artwork meets the City's Guidelines for Public Art in Private Projects.
BACKGROUND:
Situation
Coast BMW and Nissan auto dealership on. Los Osos Valley Road is currently under
construction and as part of the construction project a public art installation has been proposed.
Data Summary
Address: 1464 & 1484 Auto Park Way
Applicant: Gordon Giocomazzi
Representative: Oasis Landscape Architecture and Planning
Zoning: C-S-PD
General Plan: Services &Manufacturing
Site description
The project site for Coast Nissan/BMW is located at the north comer of Auto Park Way and
LOVR. The site is presently in the final phase of construction for the development of new
showrooms and service centers for the Nissan and BMW dealerships. The proposed site of the
public art will be in front of the showroom for the Nissan Building near the comer of LOVR and
Auto Park Way as shown in the site plan, Attachment 2.
Proiect description
The proposed art is a sphere shaped steel sculpture with a powder coated bronze finish by
Sculptor Jim Jacobson (See Attachment 3). The sphere is mounted onto a square pedestal within
a trough with water flowing over the four corners of the pedestal into the trough to give the
sculpture a floating sensation. The sphere is five feet in diameter and reaches 8 feet above
ground. The pedestal is approximately 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide and will be finished with a slate
tile. The sphere contains eight sections, each section with a design element. Five of the sections
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location chosen for the art will be at the main entrance for the business from Los Osos
Valley Road.
2. Interior locations for public art shall be freely open and accessible to the public.
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 artwork is exterior to the building and is located at the main driveway entrance to
the site. The art's location, within the City's automobile sales districthts the character
and scale of the art. The art's materials and color are compatible with the architecture
in the vicinity.
3. The design and placement of public art shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle
traffic, or conflict with public or private easements.
The Public Art location as recommended will be within private property and out of the
way of pedestrian and vehicle travel, and is not located in an easement area.
4. Consideration shall be given to any public safety or public.health concerns created
by the artwork.
Installation of the sculpture will not result in any adverse effects on the environment as
the setting is within a developed auto sales facility and within an urban setting. No
impacts to the public health, safety or welfare are anticipated.
S. Public art shall be integrated with the site,and include landscaping,lighting,
interpretive information and other amenities where appropriate.
The sculpture will be placed on a permanent foundation, mounted to a pedestal within a
water feature.
6. Public art shall be securely installed.
The sculpture is made of steel with a bronze colored powder coat finish designed for
durability. The installation is mounted onto a concrete and the pedestal with stainless
steel hardware. Minimal maintenance is anticipated.
Community Design Guidelines
Chapter 6.4 of the Design Guidelines discusses the procedural criteria for the selection and
placement of public art. As proposed, the art proposal is consistent with the guidelines. Section
C of Chapter 6.4 requires public art on private property to be maintained by the property owner.
The proposed project conditions dictate the maintenance requirements as discussed in the
guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION
Find that the public art for Coast Nissan and BMW meets the criteria for public art and approve
the art installation project subject to the following findings and conditions:
Findings:
1. The proposed public art meets the criteria as established by the City's Art in
Public Places Policy, and is compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood
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will depict themes associated with vehicles and three of the sections will acknowledge the scenic
backdrop behind the auto dealership.
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EVALUATION
In accordance with City policy, a Public Arts Jury was selected and reviewed the art proposal.
The proposal was reviewed for the appropriateness of scale, form and design as well as its
relationship to the historical identity of the neighborhood. The Jury also evaluated materials for
longevity and safety and the artist's experience. The design for the proposed public art was
approved by the Jury on February 13, 2004. The Jury recommended that it be forwarded to the
ARC with the following considerations:
1. location: Don't crowd the sculpture up against the light standard or the storefront,
location should be closer to the street, however should not be placed in a location
that may be subject to vandalism.
2. Art as siQnaae: The art contains some historic automotive logos and older
company logos, however the abstract use of the logos are an art form and do not
act as a corporate logo. Therefore, the use of the design is appropriate as
proposed.
3. Pedestal base: The pedestal base should be faced with an earth tone slate.
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. Public art shall be located within public right-of-way, or shall otherwise be easily
visible or accessible from a public right-of-way.
The Public Art will not be within the public right of way, however it will be highly visible
as it will be located in front of the building on a relatively open site near the corner of
Auto Park Way and Los Osos Valley Road, within a busy traffic corridor. The site
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in terms of architectural scale, materials, land use and the site's historical and
environmental context.
2. The sculpture does not conflict with the public art policy in incorporating
automotive logos, since the logos are done in an artistic and historical fashion and
are not representative of company advertising.
3. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community
Design Guidelines.
Conditions:
1. The base shall be tiled with an earth tone slate or similar tile that complements the
sculpture.
2. The design and placement of the sculpture shall be consistent with the approved
site plan and sculpture concept as attached within the exhibits.
3. The property owner is responsible for providing-511 maintenance necessary to
preserve the public art in good condition, and to protect it against physical
defacement, mutilation, or alteration. Maintenance shall also include securing
and maintaining fire and extended coverage insurance and vandalism coverage,as
appropriate. Prior to placing the art, the applicant and owner of the site must
execute and record a covenant requiring public art maintenance.
4. Public art installed or integrated into a construction project may not be removed
or altered without the approval of the City Council. If the art is to be removed, an.
in-lieu fee equal to the original art requirement must be provided to the City for
deposit into the City's Art In-Lieu account, or replace the artwork with one of
comparable value approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Vicinity Map
Partial Site Plan
Artist's description
Proposed art design
Art Jury rating sheets
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Attachment 7
RESOLUTION NO. (2004 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DENYING AN APPEAL,THEREBY UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
AP-148-01
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on May 4,
2004 pursuant to the appeal received on March 23, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has considered testimony of
the appellants, and evaluation and recommendations by staff, the Art Jury and the Architectural
Review Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Findin s.
1. The proposed public art meets the criteria as established by the City's Art in Public
Places Policy, and is compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
architectural scale, materials, land use and the site's historical and environmental
context.
2. The sculpture does not conflict with the public art policy in incorporating automotive
logos, since the logos are done in an artistic and historical fashion and are not
representative of company advertising.
3. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community
Design Guidelines.
SECTION 2. Action..
The Council hereby denies the appeal thereby requiring the public art to be placed at the comer
of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way, consistent with the determination of the
Architectural Review Commission, subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. Locate the art at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Auto Park Way within the
proposed landscape area.
2. Install lighting designed to illuminate the sculpture from lights installed on the.ground
below the sculpture.
3. Modify the panel with the automotive logos and replace logos with a non-product
specific design.
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Resolution No.XXXX (200ws%.�. as) Attachment 7
Page 2
4. The design and placement of the sculpture shall be consistent with the approved site
plan and sculpture concept as attached within the exhibits.
5. The property owner is responsible for providing all maintenance necessary to preserve
the public art in good condition, and to protect it against physical defacement,
mutilation, or alteration. Maintenance shall also include securing and maintaining fire
and extended coverage insurance and vandalism coverage, as appropriate. Prior to
placing the art, the applicant and owner of the site must execute and record a covenant
requiring public art maintenance.
6. Public art installed or integrated into a construction project -may not be removed or
altered without the approval of the City Council. If the art is to be removed, an in-lieu
fee equal to the original art requirement must be provided to the City for deposit into
the City's Art In-Lieu account, or replace the artwork with one of comparable value
approved by the City Council.
On motion of- - _ , seconded by and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this ___ day of 2004.
David F. Romero, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonathon Lowell
City Attorney
Attachment 8
RESOLUTION NO. (2004 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
UPHOLDING AN APPEAL, THEREBY ALLOWING PUBLIC ART AT THE FRONT
OF THE NISSAN BUILDING AT 12150 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD
AP-148-01
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on May 4,
2004 pursuant to the appeal received on March 23, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has considered testimony of
the appellants, and evaluation and recommendations by staff, the Art Jury and the Architectural
Review Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. The proposed public art meets the criteria as established by the City's Art in Public
Places Policy, and is compatible with the immediate site and neighborhood in terms of
architectural scale, materials, land use and the site's historical and environmental
context.
2. The sculpture does not conflict with the public art policy in incorporating automotive
logos, since the logos are done in an artistic and historical fashion and are not
representative of company advertising.
3. The public art application complies with the standards set forth in the Community
Design Guidelines.
SECTION 2. Action.
The Council hereby upholds the appeal thereby allowing the public art to be placed at the front of
the Nissan Building as shown on the applicant's site plan, subject to the following conditions of
approval:
1. Install lighting designed to illuminate the sculpture from lights installed on the ground
below the sculpture.
2. Modify the panel with the automotive logos and replace logos with a non-product
specific design.
3. The design and placement of the sculpture shall be consistent with the approved site
plan and sculpture concept as attached within the exhibits.
Resolution No.xxxx(2064-s�..es) Attachment 8
Page 2
4. The property owner is responsible for providing all maintenance necessary to preserve
the public art in good condition, and to protect it against physical defacement,
mutilation, or alteration. Maintenance shall also include securing and maintaining fire
and extended coverage insurance and vandalism coverage, as appropriate. Prior to
placing the art, the applicant and owner of the site must execute and record a covenant
requiring public art maintenance.
5. Public art installed or integrated into a construction project may not be removed or
altered without the approval of the City Council. If the art is to be removed; an in-lieu
fee equal to the original art requirement must be provided to the City for deposit into
the City's Art In-Lieu account, or replace the artwork with one of comparable value
approved by the City Council.
On motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of , 2004.
David F. Romero,Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
n Lowell
City Attorney
� - . RECEIVED
APR 2 `i 2004
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DATE: April 27, 2004
TO: City Council
VIA: Ken Hampian, CAO
FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Direct
BY: Philip Dunsmore, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Red File Memo, ARC 148-01 1464 Auto Park Way
The above referenced item, an appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's determination
on the location of Public Art, is scheduled for the City Council hearing of May 4t', 2004. Staff
has received a request from the appellant to continue the item to the City Council hearing of June
1, 2004 since the appellant will be out of the country at the scheduled time. Staff concurs with
the,request and recommends the item be continued as requested:
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APR 2 7 2004
A C A PE sLo CIN CLERK
ARCHITECTURE
AND PLANNING
April 23, 2004
Ms. Lee Price, City Clerk
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
990 Palm Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
RE: ARC 148-01 1464 Auto Park.Way—Appeal to City Council
Coast BMW Nissan,Gordon Giacomazzi - Applicant
Dear Lee,
Currently, the above referenced appeal,regarding the location of public art, is scheduled for the
Tuesday,May 4; 2004 City Council meeting. The applicant will be out of the state on business
at that time. His presence is required during the hearing of this appeal. It is our understanding
the legal notice has not been distributed. To that end,we respectfully request this'item be
rescheduled to the Tuesday,June 1, 2004 City Council meeting.
Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to
contact me. Thank you in advance for your positive response to this matter.
CS
IATL'S, INC.
, AICP,Agent
Coast.BMW Nissan
c: G. Giacomazzi
01-0062
805.541.4509
FAX 805.546.0525
3427 MIGUEUTO CT
SAN LUIS OBISPO
CALIFORNIA 93401
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SLO Citycouncil - BMW Public Art Appeal
From: <JaimeyannaQaol.com>
JUN 0l 2004
To: <slocitycouncil@slocity.org> SLO CITY CLERK
Date: 6/1/2004 2:21 PM
Subject: BMW Public Art Appeal
Council Members,
I am unable to attend tonight's meeting so I am sending these comments to you regarding the
BMW appeal for the public art element.
The Arts Council's Art in Public Places Committee has had numerous discussions on this
issue. We read the ARC recommendation and have met with the artist. I have personally
made a site visit.
Conclusions:
The placement site as recommend by ARC on LOVR is inappropriate due to the size of the
piece. The art piece should be larger if placement is on the roadway. Also the site opens the
door widely to vandalism. The owners shouldn't have to constantly worry about this since they
are charged with its maintenance. Imagine someone always putting soap into the water
element. The original location offers a higher level of monitoring capability.
It should be placed in the original location for which the piece was designed which is openly
accessible to the public and is a much safer location. Diversity in style and location are of
importance for a good public art program. To always think that a public art piece must be
roadside in an area like LOVR detracts from the concept of an element of surprise which is an
important component of a public art program.
The project meets all the criteria as presented in the City public art guidelines.
The Art in Public Places Committee asks you to uphold the appeal. We commend you for your
careful thought and continued support for public art for the cultural health and vitality of this
community.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
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990 Pal,-n Street
San Luis Obispo,C.A
Dear Council Members,
"Sapporting the arts and arm related amstic progrcniming makes good busine&serer.
Not only do the arts enrich the communities in which our emplgyrrs live and work by
offering a diverse range of cultural expression,bur-they are alio u vital cwrnpv tcnt N
building•sdong, economically sound ca>ri»uetities."
James F.Orr,Ctminaan,President and Chlef Executive Officer,Comieras Corpbeution
Recently,T had t11e pleasure of tweeting with W.Gordon Giacomazzi regarding a
spcasorship of the San Luis Obispo Art Crater's Picin Air Painting Fcstiviil.During our
meeting.hi agreed to Coast BMW/.1>ssan's sponsorship of this year's festival.
Additionally,he asked if we knew of an artist who would be able to paitrt some mural+in
his new showroom.The Art Center tecommeade:da local artist by the name of Tim
Huhn.Mr.Huhn.a former commerdd artist,now resides in San Lais ObNpu,and paints
many of our beautiful landmarks.The two geademen met and Xr.Huhn was
eotaatissioned to paint 6 huSL-stale paintings for the new Caust BMW showroom:
This is a great example of Arts/Business partnerships and how these partnerships can be a
",win-wJia"for both.In fact,rzcert statistics from the Business Committee;for the Ail,
show that for every$1.00 spent on the arts,510.00 '15 ranave d into the community.Not to
meatlon,the immm%table value this support contributes to the quality of life in the
community.
l applaud Mr.Giaeomazzi.'s foresight and gencrosity in hig support of an and artists in
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