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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Art Review Commission - 6/1/2010 MINUTES ORO VALLEY ART REVIEW COMMISSION ** SECOND AMENDED AGENDA (05 27 10, 3:15 PM) *AMENDED AGENDA (05 26 10, 3:00 PM) REGULAR SESSION June 1, 2010 HOPI ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE Call to Order at or around 4:00 p.m. Chairman Moutafis called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Roll Call PRESENT: Matthew Moutafis, Chairman Zev Cywan, Vice Chair Shirley Dornberg, Commissioner Steve Hagedorn, Commissioner EXCUSED: Gail Munden, Commissioner Chairman Moutafis welcomed Dick Eggerding, a guest in the audience, and said it was Mr. Eggerding's vision that created the art in Oro Valley. Mr. Eggerding gave a handout to the commission regarding the history on how the Town began. 1. Approval of the May 4, 2010, ARC minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Commissioner Hagedorn to approve the May 4, 2010, ARC minutes. MOTION carried, 4-0. **2. _ • - - e-e - . !• - r . . .. _ . . _ ■ . A . . e . - . . - - e 3. OV510-003, Desco Southwest, represented by artist Joe Tyler, requests conceptual approval of a public art proposal for the Miller Ranch development, located on the northwest corner of La Canada Drive and Tangerine Road. For questions and additional information, please contact David Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817 or dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov. David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner, presented the following: - Location Map - Site Map - Public Art - Summary Discussion: Commissioner Cywan asked Mr. Ronquillo who approves the artwork in his department. Mr. Ronquillo said the planning department does not approve artwork; we make sure it meets the submittal and 1% requirements, and then it is forwarded to ARC for their purview. Joe Tyler, artist, presented mockups of the artwork. - Vertical luminary - Sculptural obelisk - Sculptural transit shelter Mr. Tyler said the pedestals for the luminary and obelisk will be made of masonry or welded steel, making the total height 30 feet. Sculptures are made of welded steel and the finish will be a rusted patina. Sculptures are designed to meet the dark sky ordinance in Oro Valley. The transit shelter will seat 16 -18 persons with solar lighting and solar fans to cool it down. Commissioner Cywan read statements regarding the review of public art criteria. Commissioner Cywan said the artwork proposed does not fit in with the impression of Oro Valley, as a desert community. The effect of light on the biological processes is very negative, and it is his opinion that this is not artwork and is inappropriate for Oro Valley. Commissioner Hagedorn said he preferred the obelisk and the transit center with the spikes removed. Commissioner Hagedorn said he did not like the luminary because it looked medieval. Commissioner Dornberg said the luminary is her favorite piece and does not get any medieval feel. Chairman Moutafis said the artwork has an Egyptian feel and believes the people in Copper Creek would look down on the artwork. Chairman Moutafis said the commission wants to see the most exceptional and talented artwork in Oro Valley. Commissioner Hagedorn asked Mr. Ronquillo if the commission could make separate motions on each piece individually. Mr. Ronquillo said it could be voted separately or as one package. Chairman Moutafis and Commissioner Zywan said they would like it to remain as one package. Commissioner's Hagedorn and Dornberg said they preferred to vote on each piece. James Harden, representing Desco Southwest, said Mr. Tyler showed them several options and the project manager preferred something more geometric for a corporate park. Chairman Moutafis said we do not want to dictate what the artist can or cannot do, but feels this calls for a more contemporary modern approach. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Commissioner Hagedorn to take OV510-003 as a package as presented. MOTION carried, 4-0. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Chairman Moutafis to deny OV510-003, Desco Southwest, request for conceptual approval of a public art proposal for the Miller Ranch development. MOTION failed 2-2 with Commissioner Dornberg and Commissioner Hagedorn opposed. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hagedorn to continue OV510- 003. Chairman Moutafis asked what is that going to accomplish for the artist and developer. Commissioner Hagedorn said the artist and applicant have heard enough discussion and can address our concerns. Commissioner Cywan said that is denying the package and allowing the artist to return with something else. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Ronquillo said either way, the applicant will have the opportunity to come forward with another proposal. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hagedorn and seconded by Vice Chair Cywan to deny OV510-003, Desco Southwest, request for conceptual approval of a public art proposal for the Miller Ranch development and request the applicant to return with a new proposal. MOTION carried, 4-0. *4. Discussion and possible action regarding the "Tree of Knowledge", located at the Oro Valley Library. Chairman Moutafis said he is concerned with the deterioration and rust on the "Tree of Knowledge" artwork created by Mr. Tyler. Chairman Moutafis said he had heard at one time that Mr. Tyler had said it could be repaired for $1,000.00. Commissioner Hagedorn said code requires that artwork be maintained by the owner, in this case the Town, who should take the responsibility. Commissioner Hagedorn said as a committee we should request Town Staff to deal with this. Vice Chair Cywan said he previously addressed the council and recommended that the $15,000.00 in the maintenance fund be used to fix Mr. Tyler's tree. Vice Chair Cywan said the OV Planning & Zoning department were asked to look into it and does not know the outcome. Chairman Moutafis said they are obtaining information so the commission can present a report to the Town Council. Commissioner Hagedorn said ARC is to review art projects that come forth and staff needs to go to the owner and tell them to fix it. I think this fund should be used for new work and not maintenance. Chairman Moutafis said since artist is present we have the opportunity to obtain information in maintaining the tree. Commissioner Hagedorn said the main problem is that I do not think it is the commission's function to review every piece of artwork when it is in need of repair. We are going above what the commission is supposed to do and staff should talk to the artist. Mr. Tyler said at a book signing at the OV library, he was asked by the librarian about maintenance on the tree. Mr. Tyler told her the product to use and that it should be applied by someone familiar with automotive painting, and he knew someone in Phoenix who could do it for about $1,000.00. Mr. Tyler said he recommends not getting rid of the rust and suggested power washing it again and sealing it. Mr. Tyler said in his maintenance report it was recommended that the town reseal it every 8 to 10 years. *5. Discussion and possible action regarding the maintenance of artwork in the Town of Oro Valley. Chairman Moutafis said we do not want to act on this agenda item until we get directive from Town Council about the maintenance of artwork. Commissioner Hagedorn said the code already addresses maintenance and asked if he is expecting the code to be modified. Vice Chair Cywan said council has already taken this under consideration and directed Planning & Zoning staff to see what should be done. To his knowledge no action has been taken. Mr. Ronquillo said he would verify this with Paul Popelka, OV Acting Planning & Zoning Director. Commissioner Dornberg said it is her understanding that it is not this commission's responsibility to worry about maintenance of art and until council makes changes, this should not be discussed. Adjournment MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Commissioner Hagedorn to adjourn the ARC meeting at 5:22 p.m. MOTION carried, 4-0. matit4lait Pr:•a red by, c •SuZie Molinar Recording Secretary