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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1296)Council Meeting Regular Session April 1, 2020 1 Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Conceptual Art Town Council April 1, 2020 2 Purpose Utilize existing art on campus to satisfy Town art requirement Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Discussion and possible action The purpose of this case is to consider conceptual public art for PRCA. The Town’s zoning code requires public art for all new non-residential developments. Numerous art pieces have been installed on the campus over the years, including a performing arts amphitheater. The applicant is requesting to use existing eligible artwork to satisfy the Town’s public art requirement for current and future building expansion at the campus. The proposal has been reviewed for conformance with the design principles and design standards of the zoning code. The proposal will ultimately require approval from Town Council, so this case is presented tonight for discussion and possible recommendation. 3 Calle Concordia Oracle Road Linda Vista Blvd. National Forest CDO High School Oro Valley Aquatic Center 4 Applicant’s Request The applicant is requesting to use existing eligible artworks on campus to satisfy the Town’s public art requirement. Numerous pieces from qualifying artists have been installed over the years starting in 2006. This includes multiple ceramic tile mosaics by Santa Theresa tile works, a wooden cross by Argentina polo and leather company, and a sundial by John Carmichael. The applicant is also proposing using an existing performing arts amphitheater on campus to satisfy the public art requirement. The amphitheater is primarily used for school performances, but it is open and available to the public. 5 Current and Future Expansion Under Construction Future Expansion Future Expansion Under Construction This slide shows the current and future expansion on campus that conforms to the previously approved development plan. Point out buildings under construction and future expansion The proposed public art will satisfy the requirement for current and future building expansion on campus. 6 Summary and Recommendation Proposed artwork meets the Town’s 1% Public Art requirement Consistent with Zoning Code: Design Principles Design Standards Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval In summary, the proposed artwork meets the Town’s 1% public art requirement and is consistent with the design principles and design standards of the zoning code. As such, staff recommends approval. This concludes my presentation, and the applicant is here tonight to present additional details about the proposed public art. Thank you. 7 8 Design Principles and Design Standards Quality / Diversity Original pieces by various artists Variety of styles and materials Compliments the campus Durability Appropriate to Sonoran Desert climate Requires minimum maintenance Visibility / Integration Focal locations Integrated into larger campus Response to Context Artworks scaled appropriately Amphitheater large enough for public performances Qualified artists Maintenance staff on campus 9 10 Pusch Ridge Christian Academy A faith based education that embraces arts throughout the campus. 11 1. Seven Pillars Mosaic Wall Art 12 3. Mosaic on Fire Pit. Art to inspire community 13 5A. Sundial Art To Inspire Learning 14 5B. Sundial. Art to Inspire Learning II 15 7. Old Rugged Cross 16 8. Custom Wall with Mosaic 17 10. Kiln Room Mosaic 18 11 11. Shakespeare Quotes Lettering. Performing Arts Facility with caption from Shakespeare All the World’s a stage and all the men and women merely player. 19 5. Performing Arts Facility The art in the foregoing slides was often gifted to the school and have been only those approved by the Town are applied to the 1% Art requirement. A performing arts facility can be applied towards the required 1% cost. 20 5. Performing Arts Facility Use for Music and Theatre 21 5. Performing Arts Facility for Music and Theater 22 5. Performing Arts Facility for Theatrical Arts 23 5. Performing Arts Facility. More Theatrical Arts 24 5. Performing Arts Facility. More Theatrical Arts 25 5. Performing Arts Facility for Percussion Ensemble 26 5. Performing Arts Facility for Music School’s have a unique opportunity to inspire art appreciation, and Pusch Ridge Christian Academy commitment to the arts have allowed this performing facility to be a phenomenal contributor to Oro Valley’s mission to foster art appreciation! 27 Performing Arts Facility Cost of $280,297. The Oro Valley Code provides as follows: A portion of the one percent (1%) may also be used to construct on-site performing art facilities used for and by the public for the promotion and production of the arts. This is a proven facility for the performing arts that is open and available to the public, and enriching the lives of Oro Valley students. Based on this facility, together with 1M in educational facilities for the arts, and existing art on campus, the school is asking that the performing arts facility satisfy the art requirement for construction of Building 3 with 20,403 square feet at 134.07 per square foot and additional future construction of no more than 188,600 square feet. 28 ARTS EDUCATIONAL FACILITY The school is incurring approximately 1M in costs for art education and performance facilities, with the current class room addition. ORO VALLEY CODE-The purpose of these public artwork requirements is to implement the General Plan Arts and Culture Element and support the cultural and educational enrichment of the citizens and visitors to Oro Valley through the creation of artwork that is accessible to all members of the community. The Town seeks enhancements to community beauty, artistic entertainment and enrichment for all its residents and visitors, and education in and through the arts. 29 Major Arts Facilities in the Current Expansion The latest building addition includes dedicated rooms for choir, band, musical instrument practice rooms, drama, art (with pottery kiln) and graphic arts. Over a third of the building area in this 3 Million Dollar addition are for promotion of the arts in education. 30