HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2016 Item 19 Review of Public Art Designs and Locations proposed for the 2016 Utility Box Art Project to paint City-owned utility boxes Meeting Date: 10/18/2016
FROM: Shelly Stanwyck, Parks and Recreation Director
Prepared By: Melissa C. Mudgett, Parks and Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC ART DESIGNS AND LOCATIONS PROPOSED
FOR THE 2016 UTILITY BOX ART PROJECT TO PAINT CITY-OWNED
UTILITY BOXES.
RECOMMENDATION
As reviewed and/or recommended by the Architectural Review Commission, Cultural Heritage
Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission approve the proposed artwork designs and
traffic signal box locations for the 2016 Utility Box Art project.
DISCUSSION
Background
Initially conceived as a program to discourage and abate graffiti
and to enhance unattractive utility/traffic signal boxes at various
high visibility intersections in the Downtown core, the Utility Box
Art Program received funding from the City Council in 2010 for
sixteen downtown utility boxes. Widespread popularity of the box
art program enabled the pilot program to expand. A second phase
of utility box art was rolled out in 2012, adding seventeen more
utility boxes to the program. Currently, the Utility Box Art
Program has thirty-three (33) painted boxes throughout the City.
A map of current box art locations provided as Attachment A.
In December 2015 Council approved funding for the continued expansion of this program. Mo st
recently, on July 19, 2016 the City Council further amended the public art policy for the Utility
Box Art program to define the duration of mural exhibits, expand the program and provide
direction for maintenance and future archival of art.
Expansion of Utility Box Art Program
The City owns and operates a total of sixty-five (65) traffic signal utility boxes, of which 32 are
eligible for new art murals. Consistent with the City’s adopted Public Engagement and
Notification (PEN) Manual, a unique public engagement voting opportunity was employed to
seek community input for prioritizing the boxes for future painting phases. “Vote for me”
signage on the remaining blank traffic signal box locations was utilized. The number of votes a
box received, in addition to its evaluation following approved criteria (maintenance needs, high
public areas, exposure to graffiti, proximity to other public art, etc.), was used to develop a
priority list for the order of the remaining blank city traffic signal boxes to be pai nted
(Attachment B). It is anticipated that the painting of these new utility boxes could occur in
phases over the next three to seven years, as public art funding is available.
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Box Art Selection Jury
On August 31, 2016, a Box Art Selection Jury, consisting of a variety of community members,
convened to review all box art design proposals and present its proposed selection to the appropriate
City Advisory Bodies. The 2016 Box Art Selection Jury included fourteen (14) members who are
arts advocates, professional artists, advisory body representatives, local business owners, an
educator, historians, community members, and representatives from the Downtown Association and
the Chamber of Commerce. The Art Jury reviewed 89 design proposals submitted by local artists
and compared these designs for artistic excellence and appropriateness to the location. The 2016
Box Art Jury group roster is provided as Attachment C.
Proposed 2016 Box Art Project
The 2016 Box Art Project, as proposed by the Box Art Selection Jury, would enhance a total of
eleven (11) city-owned utility/traffic control boxes at various locations throughout the community.
This includes six (6) new locations for art on blank unpainted utility boxes, four (4) locations
identified as needing significant mural repairs and one (1) downtown location which will be
impacted with future reconstruction of the intersection and be replaced with a new utility box.
These locations are listed as BAND 1 in the Utility Box Prioritization List (Attachment B) and also
identified in Attachment D as proposed Box Art designs and locations. These locations are also
summarized in the table below.
* New design by Elizabeth Hudson proposed by the Art Jury for Box #6 location on Broad & Pismo
Intersection Reconstruction and Relocation of Box Art
The intersection of Osos and Monterey is scheduled to receive significant
infrastructure upgrades and reconstruction in the late fall/early winter. As
part of construction efforts, the current signal box will be replaced with a
new, larger signal cabinet. The recently updated Box Art program policy
articulates how box art murals that are located on signal cabinets will be
preserved in the event the signal cabinet is removed entirely from the
City’s traffic signal system. The physical signal cabinet with the artwork
could be relocated to other city parks, community gardens or pathways to
remain on public display.
While considering the possible relocation of this signal cabinet (Box Art
#30), it was determined by City Traffic Signal staff that the signal cabinet
is still in working order and in fact, an increasingly rare piece of signal
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equipment that could be immediately used as stand-by equipment for when unscheduled repairs or
replacement is necessary. At this time, the current signal cabinet has been determined to still be in
prime working condition. It is the recommendation of City staff to return the signal cabinet (with its
exterior box art mural) to the equipment “inventory” in the Traffic Signals division for use as a
future replacement box when needed.
CONCURRENCE
Advisory Body Review
The Architectural Review Commission (Attachment E), Cultural Heritage Committee
(Attachment F) and Parks and Recreation Commission (Attachment G) have all reviewed the
proposed designs and locations at their respective public meetings on September 19, 2016,
September 26, 2016, and October 5, 2016. The City’s Advisory Bodies concur with the Art
Jury’s recommendation of proposed designs and locations for the 2016 Box Art Project as
consistent with the Historic Preservation Program Guidelines and adopted Guidelines for Public
Art.
Expanded Public Engagement
In addition to the publically noticed advisory body meetings regarding the Art Jury’s
recommended utility box art designs and locations, several other public engagement methods
were used with this project. Postcards were mailed to all residents in the Old Town and
Downtown Historic districts related to the CHC meeting and in February of this year staff mailed
postcards to the residents of the Old Town district informing about the upcoming box
modifications and asked for art jury volunteers. "Volunteer for box art jury" postcards were
placed in downtown businesses, with the Downtown Association, SLO Chamber and Arts
Obispo. There was a banner (Higuera & Marsh Streets) and posters on SLO Transit. Of course
all of the information has been available on the City’s website throughout this process.
FISCAL IMPACT
$48,000 was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2015 to expand the Utility Box Art
Program. Given this approved budget allocation sufficient funds have been encumbered to paint
and repair the 11 boxes as part of this project. Staff will return to Council to seek additional
public art funding for any subsequent box art phases.
Next Steps
Upon Council’s adoption, the 2016 Box Art Project will prepare the utility boxes for the new art
murals with cleaning and priming. It is anticipated that the artists could be out in the community
painting the new utility boxes as early as November 2016.
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Attachments:
a - Box Art Map
b - Box Art Priority List
c - Box Art Jury Roster
d - Proposed Artwork and Locations
e - DRAFT 09-19-2016 ARC & CHC Action Update
f - DRAFT 09-26-2016 CHC Action Update
g - DRAFT PRC 10.05.16 Minutes
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Box 13&14 were completed as a team with
Marcie Hawthorne (above).
Julie Frankel’s background is in graphic
design and mixed media painting. Julie
is an east coast transplant, living in SLO
since 1988. In her art she often explores
the themes of people watching and
narrative spaces. Julie is also a maker of
artists’ books—which combines both art
and design skill sets. Patterns, stencils,
and textures are one of her passions.
On the design side, Julie worked as an
independent consultant with Biesek
Design on many projects for the National
Park Service.
Abbey Onikoyi
Jeff takes great pleasure in drinking
Thai iced tea, eating chocolate donuts,
and reading a good book.
Jeff Claassen
Charlie Clingman was raised in spacious
rural settings which had animals to play
with and horses to ride. This planted
the seed for his future exploration and
appreciation of nature. He fi nds that 25
years of international surfi ng experience
has not only been a great thrill and good
exercise but a fi ne way to observe the
water and surrounding landscapes. He
seeks to have his paintings represent the
beauty and action he encounters.
Charlie Clingman
Marcie Hawthorne
Julie Frankel
Abbey Onikoyi, a native of Nigeria,
grew up in a family that was one of the
founding royal families of Lagos, with
a tradition rooted in arts and culture.
His goal is to impact humanity with “a
whole new love” through art, music and
communication. He now resides in San
Luis Obispo, where he owns “Spirits of
Africa” Gallery at the Creamery.
An artist and a dreamer by nature, Alister
Dippner has exploded onto the California
art scene in a big way, from creating
album artwork for a number of
up-and-coming bands and musicians to
showcasing his work in over 35 galleries
and art shows. His over active
imagination lead him to become a
professional muralist for two years
before moving to SLO.
Alister Dippner
Rachel LaBonte is a graduating senior
at Cal Poly, studying Fine Art with a
concentration in studio art. She focuses
primarily on painting and drawing, and is
interested in both fi guration and
abstraction. Mediation and its
relationship to reality and humanity have
been central to her most recent body
of work. She hopes to attend graduate
school in the fall, and is planning on
pursuing a career in the fi eld of Painting.
Rachel LaBonte
Jed is a native of California. He has been
drawing and painting since he was fi ve
years old. He attended the San Francisco
Art Institute and Cal State Hayward. He
is currently a freelance designer and
resides in Templeton with his wife and
several stray cats.
Jed Joyce
Justin grew up on the Central Coast
where he attended Cuesta College
before receiving a Bachelor of Art in Art
Studio from UC Santa Barbara. He now
resides in SLO with his wife Heather
and their two sons, Jude and Liam.
Justin works in various media although
prefers oils. The local landscape plays an
important role in his art.
Justin Johnson
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creating commissioned murals and
fi ne art paintings for fi lm, television,
hotels, restaurants and residences
internationally. Whether working on
personal paintings or commissioned
murals, he approaches each with an
open mind, a knowledge of art history
and an array of stylistic techniques.
Joe Bachelor1
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Marcia is a longtime resident of
San Luis Obispo County. Growing up in
the beautiful Carrizo Plains, and painting
currently in her studio in Creston’s
glowing oak woodlands, her work
is guided by the color and light of
landscape. Her paintings hang in the
County Government Center, Compact
Gallery in San Luis Obispo and Firefl y in
Paso Robles.
Marcia Harvey
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Carol feels lucky to live in Baywood
between the ancient, breathing estuary
and the hills with rocks for bones.
Surrounded by inspiration, this county
has been her home since childhood. Here
she has raised her family, adventured,
wore out a few good dogs, made a
lot of art and friends. “I love it all,
absorbing, living, making art, family and
community.”
Carol Paulsen
Chris Pedersen grew up on the Central
Coast of California. He explored his beau-
tiful surroundings and discovered his
drawing talent and creative imagination.
His art career started with a concentra-
tion of illustration and graphic design.
Currently Chris is making fi ne canvas oil
paintings while he continues to develop
illustrations for a children’s book story,
which will likely inspire the youth to no
end. Chris has maintained the youthful
fantasy aspect of possibility.
Chris Pedersen
A SLO native, Jane grew-up with the
old growth oaks. With big dreams, she
left for her bachelor’s in International
Relations, before reluctantly returning.
Four years later, she’s made her home
anew. When not painting, riding her pink
bike, or pretending to save the world,
she works as a counselor and advocate
at the SARP Center.
Jane Pomeroy
Formerly from Southern California,
Lena Rushing has called the Central
Coast home for 16 years. She is best
known for her large scale, acrylic, fi gure
paintings. Honest and authentic, her
intent is to create vibrant, intriguing
works of art that encourage the viewer
to engage in art related dialogue.
She would describe her paintings as a
marriage between fi gurative
expressionism and surrealism.
Lena Rushing
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Colleen is an artist and surfer in Central
California. Colleen taught herself to paint
and went on to study art overseas, at the
L‘Accademia di Belle Arti, an art school
founded by Michelangelo in Florence.
Shortly after graduation from UC Santa
Cruz, she moved to Hawaii and began
work as a muralist for various Waikiki
hotels, restaurants, theatres and set
companies. Colleen returned to Shell
Beach, where she works as a studio artist
and muralist, creating works inspired by
her love of the ocean.
Colleen Gnos
Samantha is currently working as a
designer for Stephen Patrick Design in
San Luis Obispo. Her passion is art and
design. Samantha’s love for art began as
a child. Her favorite pastime is to draw.
In college, she started as an art major;
then found herself switching to
Interior Design.
Samantha Pereira
Lynn is an active member of the
Downtown Association’s Design Com-
mittee and the Downtown Foresters.
She works and travels extensively as a
decorative artist for local art company
Douglas Bouman and Associates. In
conjunction with that company, she
recently completed a recreation of the
historic entrance to the Coconut Grove
Hollywood for the Ambassador Project
in Los Angeles.
Lynn Hessler
Robert was born and raised in Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic. At age 16,
he enrolled in the Academy of Fine Arts
in Santo Domingo, where he spent fi ve
years perfecting his craft. After
completing his studies, Robert became
the offi cial muralist of the Dominican
Presidency. In 2001, Robert moved to
Madrid, Spain in order to pursue his
career as an international artist. Robert
now resides on the Central Coast taking
in the warm sunshine and beautiful
landscapes.
Robert MAJA
Amy McKay has been enjoying the SLO
life since 1995, when she came to
Cal Poly for her degree in landscape
architecture. Art has always been her
fi rst love though, and SLO has been
both a supportive and inspirational
environment for her artistic pursuits.
She is thrilled to be a part of the Box Art
project for the second time and feels
grateful every day to be able to share her
art with others. As often as possible, she
can be found painting in her sunny home
studio at the base of Cerro San Luis.
Amy McKay
joey Salazar
joey Salazar was born on the California
Central Coast. She has traveled many
times to New York and South America
to observe and study art, as well as to
gain inspiration. Along her life’s path
joey has worked with many mediums
including, but not limited to, acrylics,
aerosol, photo collage, water and air.
Her work often expresses her feminine
compassion, wisdom and strength which
she hopes to share with others.
California based stencil artist
STENZSKULL, layers grey tones and
colors with stencils to conjure amazing
portraits and fun concepts. 8 years deep
in his stencil medium he is constantly
evolving and refi ning his artistic style.
Hours and hours put in to design and
hand cutting stencils are surely worth
the fi nal product.
STENZSKULL
Ryan Williams was born in Arlington
Heights, IL. in 1973 and currently lives
and works in San Luis Obispo, CA. He
received his BFA from Cal Poly in 2012,
graduating Magna Cum Laude. His
future goals include obtaining his MFA.
In the meantime, Ryan’s eff orts are set
on developing community and maintain-
ing his daily art practice. This is Ryan’s
second time participating in the Box Art
project/competition.
Ryan Williams
Marcie is a San Luis Obispo artist
who has been working as a muralist,
gardening/natural history book illustrator
and plein air painter for thirty years.
She has earned an academic degree in
Biology from Duke University, a fi ne arts
degree from California College of Arts
and Crafts and has also received
additional training in medical and
biological illustration at Duke Medical
School. Marcie has combined a love of
nature and art in a unique way with her
residential and public art mural painting.
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Blair has since experienced life in most
parts of the world. A world that he loves
and works to save, in his artwork and in
his respect for nature. His artistic talent
has been fueled by the beauty found in
the mountains, the oceans and world
cultures. His dreams fi ll in the missing
pieces. As a snowboarder he has been
able to travel the world to discover and
embrace all elements of beauty and
nature. These experiences and
relationships have been a great tool in
leading him to explore all diversities of
his passions.
Box Art Round 1
Box Art Round 2
| THE PROJECT
The City of San Luis Obispo invited artists residing in San Luis Obispo,
Santa Barbara and Monterey counties to apply for a public art proj-
ect to create art on 32 utility boxes located throughout San Luis
Obispo. The goal of the project is to use utility boxes as “canvases”
for original pieces of art as well as contribute to the vitality and at-
tractiveness of the downtown while deterring graffi ti. Not only will
this project improve the “curb appeal” of one of the most attractive,
interesting and economically vibrant downtowns in America, but it
will also give artists an opportunity to add their personal touch to the
City’s public art collection.
| MORE INFORMATION
www.slopublicart.com
City of San Luis Obispo | 805.781.7300
completed October 2010
GUIDE MAP ON BACK
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Signal Location No.Intersection Description Priority No.
12 SOUTH & S. HIGUERA REPAIR
24 S. HIGUERA & MADONNA REPAIR
25 BUCHON & BROAD REPAIR
6 BROAD & PISMO REPAIR
30 OSOS & MONTEREY REPLACE
39 JOHNSON & LIZZIE 1
36 PATRICIA & FOOTHILL 2
43 MARSH & SOUTH HIGUERA 3
46 MADONNA & OCEANAIRE 4
59 BROAD & ORCUTT 5
34 FOOTHILL & CHORRO & BROAD 6
61 BROAD & TANK FARM 7
54 SOUTH HIGUERA & LOS OSOS VALLEY 8
41 JOHNSON & LAUREL 9
64 MILL & CALIFORNIA 10
35 TASSAJARA & FOOTHILL 11
47 MADONNA & LOS OSOS VALLEY 12
52 PRADO & SOUTH HIGUERA 13
62 BROAD & AERO 14
53 SOUTH HIGUERA & TANK FARM 15
37 SOUTH HIGUERA & SUBURBAN 16
50 LOS OSOS VALLEY & DESCANSO 17
40 BISHOP & JOHNSON 18
42 SOUTH HIGUERA & HIGH & PISMO 19
49 LOS OSOS VALLEY & LAGUNA LANE 20
58 ORCUTT & LAUREL 21
38 SAN LUIS DRIVE & JOHNSON 22
45 MADONNA & DALIDIO 23
60 BROAD & INDUSTRIAL 24
65 LOS OSOS VALLEY & FROOM 25
57 JOHNSON & ELLA 26
55 LOS OSOS VALLEY & CALLE JOAQUIN 27
51 MARGARITA & SOUTH HIGUERA 28
48 LOS OSOS VALLEY & ROYAL WAY 29
56 SOUTH HIGUERA & GRANADA 30
44 MADONNA & EL MERCADO 31
63 MIND BODY & TANK FARM 32BAND THREE (13) CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM
PRIORITY PAINTING ORDER & RANKING LIST
BAND ONE (11) (6 new + 5 Repair/Replace)BAND TWO (13) 19.b
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City of San Luis Obispo, Parks and Recreation, 1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3934, 805.781.7300, slocity.org
2016 BOX ART SELECTION JURY
Group List
Name Representative
1. Steve Akers Bike SLO County, SLO Resident
2. Sandy Baer SLO History Center, Cultural Heritage Committee
Representative
3. Jamie Bell Land Conservancy
4. Kiersten Demmon Arts Education Teacher, SLO Resident
5. Aaron Gomez Local Business Owner, SLO Resident, Chamber Economic
Vitality Committee Representative
6. Cindy Lambert SLO History Center, SLO Resident
7. Ken McGavin Local Business Owner
8. Charlene Rosales SLO Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs
9. Carol Paquet Artist, Arts Director
10. Allen Root Local Artist, Arts Advocate, Architectural Review
Commission Representative
11. Angela Soll SLO Resident, Architectural Review Commission
Representative
12. Nicki Sucec Local Artist
13. Brent Vanderhoof Downtown Association Representative
14. Chris Woods City Staff, SLO Resident
Facilitated by the City of San Luis Obispo Public Art Manager, Melissa Mudgett
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September 6, 2016
2016
UTILITY BOX ART
PROJECT
BOX ART DESIGNS &POTENTIAL CITY
LOCATIONS,AS PROPOSED BY THE ART
JURY SELECTION GROUP,FOR ADVISORY
BODY AND CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
AND APPROVAL
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Map of
Proposed*
2016 Box
Art Project
Locations
*As proposed by the Box Art
Jury Selection Group on August
31, 2016
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Proposed 2016 Box Art Locations
6
NEW
Locations
4
REPAIRED
Locations
1
UPGRADED
Utility Box
11
BOX ART
MURALS
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Location #36 –Patricia @ Foothill
NEW -PROPOSED
“SLO Many Cows” –Elena Aker
#1
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Location #34 –Foothill & Chorro & Broad
NEW -PROPOSED
“Sweet and Low” –Bret Brown
#2
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Location #46 –Madonna @ Oceanaire
NEW -PROPOSED
“Once Upon a Dream” –Alister Dippner
#3
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Location #43 –Marsh @ Higuera
NEW PROPOSED
“Celebrate SLO” –Nate Erlin
#4
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Location #39 –Johnson @ Lizzie
NEW -PROPOSED
“Naturally Beautiful” –Laura Lozano
#5
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Location #59 –Broad @ Orcutt
NEW -PROPOSED
“Robot” –Heidi Kruger
#6
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Location #30 –Osos @ Monterey
SIGNAL REPLACEMENT
“Love of Color” –Sara Burke
#7
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Location #6 –Broad @ Pismo
BOX MODIFICATION REPAIR
“Jacaranda Deco” –Elizabeth Hudson
#8
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Location #12 –South @ Higuera
BOX MODIFICATION REPAIR
“Signature Birds of San Luis Obispo County” –
Marcie Hawthorne
#9
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Location #24 –Higuera @ Madonna
BOX MODIFICATION REPAIR
“Pismo” –Chris Pederson
#10
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Location #25 –Buchon @ Broad
BOX MODIFICATION REPAIR
“Roots, Rocks, Right and Left” –Chris Pederson
#11
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NEXT STEPS FOR BOX ART
•Architectural Review Commission (ARC)
9/19/16* at 5:00pm Council Hearing Room
•Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) 9/26/16*
5:30pm Council Hearing Room
•Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC)
10/5/16* at 5:30pm Council Chambers
Advisory
Body
Reviews
•City Council Review and Approval of
Recommended box art designs & locations
•October 18, 2016*
•6:00pm -Council Chambers
City Council
Approval
•Prime, Paint & Prepare Utility Boxes
•Artist Orientation Meeting
•2016 BOX ART PAINTING: Tentatively
Scheduled for November 7-18, 2016* (2 Week
Period)
Box Art
Painting
Note: Updated information and schedules will be provided on the City’s Website at:
http://www.slocity.org/government/department -directory/parks-and-recreation/public-art/box-art-
program
*Public
Meeting
Dates as
listed here
are tentative
and may be
subject to
change
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QUESTIONS?
Melissa Mudgett
Recreation Department & Public Art Program Manager
Parks & Recreation
Administration
1341 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E mmudgett@slocity.org
T 805.781.7296
slocity.org
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DRAFT Action Update
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
Monday, September 19, 2016, 5:00 PM
Joint Architectural Review Commission
& Cultural Heritage Committee
Special Meeting
Council Chambers
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Wynn at 5:07 PM
PRESENT: (ARC) Commissioners Patricia Andreen (5:09), Amy Nemcik, Allen Root, Angela
Soll, Vice- Chair Suzan Ehdaie, and Chair Greg Wynn; (CHC) Committee Members Sandy Baer,
James Papp, Leah Walthert, and Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich
ABSENT: (CHC) Committee Members Craig Kincaid, Shannon Larrabee, and Chair
Jaime Hill
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1600 Bishop Street. ARCH-3336-2016: Review of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the
Sunny Acres building for 13 residential units, a community room and office as part of an
affordable housing residential care facility. The project also includes the construction of three
new residential structures that contain an additional 21 units. Environmental review includes a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; R-1, R-2-SF & C/OS zones;
Transitions Mental Health Association (THMA) & HASLO, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR WYNN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SOLL, the Architectural Review Commission adopted the Draft Resolution which approves
the project and the Mitigated Negative Declaration, based on findings and subject to the
following amended conditions; on the following 6:0:0:0 vote:
AYES: Wynn, Soll, Andreen, Nemcik, Root, Ehdaie
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A.) Finding #1: exchange the word “subordinate” with “differentiated” to now read: The
proposed construction of the three new residential structures is consistent with Secretary
of Interior Standards for new construction on historic properties since the new construction
is subordinate differentiated to and compatible with the scale, size, massing and
architectural features of the Sunny Acres building.
B.) Condition #5 to be modified with added underlined language: Replacement windows shall
not introduce incompatible materials or configurations which would be incompatible with
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the architectural style and fenestration of the Sunny Acres building. The replacement
windows shall include three dimensional muntins and be compatible and complementary
with the existing windows in terms of color and finish so the historic architectural character
of the building is not detrimentally affected, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Director.
C.) Condition #6 to be modified with added underlined language: Plans submitted for a
building permit shall call out the colors and materials of all proposed building surfaces and
other improvements. Colors and materials shall be consistent with the color and material
board submitted with Architectural Review application. The brick used on the new
structures shall have varied, non-monochromatic coloring consistent with the existing
Sunny Acres building.
D.) New Condition #7: The project shall soften the hard sides of buildings B & C adjacent to
the stairs by including design elements (such as landscaping, public art, etc.) that breaks
up the large expanses of blank walls, to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
E.) New Condition #8: The applicant shall photo document the current interior and exterior
condition of the Sunny Acres building, to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Citywide. ARCH-3824-2016: Review of public art designs and locations proposed for the
2016 Utility Box Art project to paint city-owned utility boxes; Public Right-of-Way; City of
San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, applicant. (Melissa Mudgett)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROOT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ANDREEN, the Architectural Review Commission approved the artwork designs and traffic
signal locations for the 2016 Utility Box Art project as consistent with adopted Guidelines for
Public Art; on the following 6:0:0:0 vote
AYES: Root, Andreen, Ehdaie, Nemcik, Soll, Wynn
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 P.M.
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Cultural Heritage Committee
Action Update
Monday, September 26, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Cultural Heritage Committee
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hill at 5:32 PM
PRESENT: Committee Members Sandy Baer, Craig Kincaid, Shannon Larrabee,
James Papp, Leah Walthert, Vice-Chair Thom Brajkovich, and Chair Jaime Hill
ABSENT: None
Consideration of Minutes for the CHC Regular Meeting of July 25, 2016:
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAPP, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER BAER, the CHC Minutes of July 25th, 2016 were approved with the
following amendments:
1.) Page 3, Finding #4, end punctuation change (from ; to .)
2.) Page 4, third paragraph to read: “… provided local examples of painted wall signs from
the early 1900’s…”
3.) Page 5, seventh paragraph to read: Union Hardware Building; Miner’s minor sign
exception
on the following 7:0:0:0 vote:
AYES: Papp, Baer, Kincaid, Larrabee, Walthert, Brajkovich, Hill
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
1. Utility Box Art in Historic District locations. OTHR 3827-2016: Review of proposed
artwork designs and traffic signal locations for the 2016 Utility Box Art project at three
locations within the Old Town and Downtown Historic Districts with a categorical exemption
from environmental review, C-D-H & R-2-H zones; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant.
(Melissa Mudgett)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LARRABEE, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER BAER, the Cultural Heritage Committee adopted a Draft Resolution
which provides the determination for City Council that the CHC finds the box art design for traffic
signal utility boxes located in the Old Town and Downtown Historic Districts, as part of the 2016
Box Art Project, consistent with its Historical Preservation Program; on the following 7:0:0:0 vote:
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AYES: Larrabee, Baer, Kincaid, Papp, Walthert, Brajkovich, Hill
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
2. 840 Monterey Street. ARCH-3534-2016: Review of request to place a wall sign on an
elevation without a public entrance on a Contributing Historic Structure (Blackstone Hotel),
with a categorical exemption from environmental review; C-D-H zone; Coast Monument
Signs, applicant. (Kip Morais)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LARRABEE, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER BAER, the Cultural Heritage Committee recommended the Community
Development Director deny approval of the project, as the sign at this location is not consistent
with the surrounding neighborhood and adds sign clutter at a critically sensitive location facing
the Mission; on the following 6:1:0:0 vote:
AYES: Larrabee, Baer, Kincaid, Papp, Walthert, Hill
NOES: Brajkovich
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. 1119 Garden Street. ARCH-2588-2016: Review of proposed modifications to the façade of
the Union Hardware Building, a Master List Historic Structure, with a categorical exemption
from environmental review; C-D-H zone; Garden Street SLO Partners, applicant. (Walter
Oetzell)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAPP, SECONDED BY VICE-
CHAIR BRAJKOVICH, the Cultural Heritage Committee found the proposed storefront
modifications to be consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance and adopted the draft
resolution recommending the director find the modifications consistent with the Secretary of the
Interior Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties; on the following 7:0:0:0 vote:
AYES: Papp, Brajkovich, Larrabee, Baer, Kincaid, Walthert, Hill
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. 12165 Los Osos Valley Road. PRE-1293-2015: Pre-application review of the conceptual
plan for the multiple structures comprising the Froom Ranch Historic Complex, including
structure demolition, and structure relocation and adaptive reuse within a proposed proximate
park, in association with the Froom Ranch / Il Villagio Specific Plan (Madonna on Los Osos
Valley Road Specific Plan); John Madonna, applicant. (Shawna Scott)
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ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAPP, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER BAER, the Cultural Heritage Committee provided feedback on the
applicant’s conceptual plan for the multiple structures comprising the Froom Ranch Historic
Complex, including structure demolition, structure relocation, and adaptive reuse within a
proposed proximate park; made Motion indicating CHC is in favor of the preservation of structures
intact and in situ, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and Secretary of
Interior’s Standards, and toward maintaining the historic narrative and meaning of the complex ;
on the following 6:1:0:0 vote:
AYES: Papp, Baer, Larrabee, Walthert, Brajkovich, Hill
NOES: Kincaid
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
5. 1027 Nipomo Street. ARCH-3216-2016: Review of a new four-story mixed-use
development proposed in the Downtown Historic District that includes 8,131 square-feet of
commercial/retail space, 23 residential units and hotel use (7 rooms), with a categorical
exemption from environmental review; C-D-H zone; Creekside Lofts, applicant. (Rachel
Cohen)
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY CHAIR HILL, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
KINCAID, the Cultural Heritage Committee directed the Applicant to re-evaluate height, scale,
massing & detailing for greater consistency with neighboring historic structures within the
Downtown Historic District and return to the CHC on a date uncertain; on the following 7:0:0:0
roll call vote:
AYES: Hill, Kincaid, Papp, Baer, Walthert, Larrabee, Brajkovich
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:51 p.m.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
5 October, 2016
Regular Meeting of the Advisory Body Committee Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order on the 5th day of
October, 2016 at 5:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, by Chair Whitener.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Greg Avakian, Susan Olson, Keri Schwab, Douglas Single, Rodney Thurman,
Vice Chair Susan Updegrove and Chair Jeff Whitener
Absent: Commissioner Keri Schwab.
Commissioner Douglas Single exited the meeting at 6:30pm.
Staff: Parks and Recreation Director Shelly Stanwyck, Recreation Manager Melissa Mudgett,
Recreation Supervisor Facilities, Devin Hyfield, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Hendricks
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Joel Orth, SLO Resident, expressed his concern about the significant waitlists for afterschool care.
Director Stanwyck shared information about State licensing requirements, School District space
limitations and budget restraints for the hiring and training of additional staff. She added that staff
continues to look at enrollment trends with the future closure of Diablo and the impacts to the School
District.
PRESENTATIONS, INTRODUCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS
None
CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 AS AMENDED BY
VICE CHAIR UPDEGROVE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THURMAN.
1. Consideration of Minutes
CARRIED 6:0:0:1 to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Body for the
meeting of 09/07/2016.
AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, SINGLE, THURMAN, UPDEGROVE, WHITENER
NOES: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHWAB
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Presentation: Impacts of the Drought on City Turf & 2016 Renovations
Parks Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Hendricks provided the Commission with a brief overview
of the Parks Maintenance activities, conditions of the drought via State water restriction
mandates on the City’s turf facilities as well as upcoming field renovations. Staff Hendricks
alerted the Commission on the severe impacts of the watering restricting and the inability to
renovate turf. He expressed strong concerns that the inability to restore turf during the 10-week
renovation period will significantly impact recreational play and future uses of the fields in
2017. He added that Parks Maintenance has two full-time staff dedicated to the Damon Garcia
Sports fields.
Public Comment
Steve Davis, SLO Resident and plays soccer at Damon Garcia said he felt the turf conditions at
Damon Garcia this year have been worse. He asked the Commission to consider this time of
sever degradation as an opportunity to rethink the turf fields. He also recommended putting
together a user’s group to facilitate communications and interactions between staff and users.
Commission Comments followed.
Commissioner Avakian asked if the City Staff has explored artificial turf. Staff Hendricks
responded that the only viable field for artificial turf is the upper field as the lower fields are
located in a flood zone. Director Stanwyck said artificial turf was last studied 8-10 years ago
and it would be timely to research this alternative again.
Commissioner Olson asked about limiting play in response to the safety concerns of play on
irregular surfaces. Director Stanwyck refreshed the Commission about the Departments’
Strategic Planning goals which included expansion of additional facilities for purchase and
development and an exploration of ways to convert fields to year-round artificial turf.
Commissioner Single asked if resources could be diverted to the Damon Garcia location.
Directed Stanwyck said that water restrictions are specific to each site.
Commissioner Thurman commented on potential health effects of artificial turf products. He
asked about replanting of parks with sustainable and drought tolerant plantings and trees. Staff
Hendricks responded affirmatively.
Chair Whitener asked about the average usage of Damon Garcia Sports fields. Staff Hyfield
said the annual average is approximately 35 hours/per field weekly. Chair Whitener asked
about flexibility of changing watering restrictions to allowing 3-days/week. Staff Hendricks
responded that City would be required to prove that it had 3-years’ in water reserves at the
current conditions before the State would consider lifting restrictions.
3. Review and Recommend to Council Adoption of Proposed 2016 Box Art Project
Recreation Manager Melissa Mudgett presented the proposed 2016 Box Art designs and traffic
locations for the Commission to consider. The Architectural Review Commission and Cultural
Heritage Committee have previously reviewed the proposed box art designs and concur with
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the Art Jury’s recommendation for approval as the designs are consistent with Historical and
Public Art guidelines.
Commission Comments followed.
The Commission expressed its support of the proposed box art designs and the expansion of the
public art program.
ACTION: RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT IT APPROVE THE BOX ART
MURAL DESIGNS AND LOCATIONS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CULTURAL
HERITAGE COMMITTEE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION, AS
MEETING HISTORICAL AND PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES FOR THE 2016 BOX ART
PROJECT, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OLSON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER
AVAKIAN.
CARRIED 5:0:0:2 to recommend Council approval of the 2016 Box Art Project designs and
locations.
AYES: AVAKIAN, OLSON, THURMAN, UPDEGROVE, WHITENER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: SCHWAB, SINGLE
COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Director’s Report
Director Stanwyck provided a brief overview of current Parks and Recreation programming.
Reminder: Annual Parks Tour on Friday, October 14th at 8:15AM. Updated about the
schedule and Pickleball Court options.
A Big Thank you to Vice Chair Updegrove for speaking at the Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner at the Jack House.
The first ever September Scramble Kid Adventure obstacle course Golf Course was a
success!!! Almost 370 kids participated!
Bike Rodeo last Saturday was another smash hit!
City Council to review 2016 Box Art project on October 18, 2016
October 22nd “Make a Difference Day” – Laurel Lane Community Garden Clean-up
Boo Bash – Meadow Park – October 28th 5:00PM
Ranger trail construction on Cerro San Luis connect the M trail
Bishop Peak fuel reduction with con-crews; removed 12 beds of cut wood and 20 trailers.
11,000 hours of work.
No citations in open space this weekend; all dogs on leash and no after-hour violations
Next meeting consideration of Advisory Body goals as part of the 2-year Financial
Planning process.
Commission Communications
LIAISON REPORTS
Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Single was absent. No Report.
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Bicycle Advisory Committee: Commissioner Olson said the BAC discussed improving
bollards and State Route 227 study, Edna Price Canyon Trail made a short-term top
priority. BAC working on developing City Budget goals.
City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner
Avakian said Cal poly has started classes at the Golf Course. Golf rounds stead in
September. Reminder that kids play free Saturday with a paying adult. Night Golf
offered again on October 15th. September Scramble was a huge success! Pink Charity
Tournament on October 29th. Re-Sodding of the putting greens to reopen in November.
SLO Swim Center performing live action trainings. Reported on Damon Garcia sports
use. The Ludwick Community Center will be used as a polling place. Meadow Park
lighting will be replaced in early October. The Sinsheimer Playground project will be re-
bid adding a slight delay to project construction. Field allocation requests will be
emailed to users this week.
Tree Committee: Commissioner Thurman shared that the Urban Forest division now has
a part-time staff position to help review urban forestry plans and tree removal
applications.
Jack House Committee: Vice Chair Updegrove reported that the Jack House Committee
is discussing limiting the use of the house and gardens for private weddings during public
hours. There are mold issues in some of the paperworks collections. The Committee will
be analyzing humidity in the house and discuss options. The Jack House will be hosting
the annual flower exhibits in May 2017. The Committee is working on developing a
deaccessioning plan.
Youth Sports: Commissioner Schwab was absent. No report.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. to the Special Meeting of the Annual Parks Tour on October 14,
2016 at 8:15AM.
The next Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled for 02, November, 2016
at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: 10/05/2016
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