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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Art Review Commission - 7/7/2009 w MINUTES ORO VALLEY ART REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION July 7, 2009 HOPI ROOM 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE Call to Order at or around 4:00 p.m. Chairman Hagedorn called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call PRESENT: Chairman Hagedorn Vice Chair Honn Member Cywan Member Fowler Member Moutafis Member Munden ABSENT: Member Dornberg 1. Approval of the May 5, 2009, ARC minutes. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Moutafis and seconded by Member Munden to approve the May 5, 2009, ARC minutes as presented. MOTION carried, 6-0. 2. Conceptual/Final Review: OV5-09-006, Dollar Tree Stores Inc., represented by the Barclay Group, requests approval of an in lieu fee to satisfy the public art requirements, the building is located within the Rooney Ranch Center in proximity to the northwest corner of Oracle Road and First Avenue David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner presented the staff report. Mr. Ronquillo said the in lieu fee proposal meets the 1(Yo art requirement and staff recommended approval. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Honn and seconded by Member Moutafis to approve OV5-09-006, Applicant's request for approval of an in lieu fee for public art for The Dollar Tree retail store. MOTION carried, 6-0. 3. Conceptual Review: OV5-09-007, Linaker Orthodontics, represented by the artist Paul Orzech, requests approval of conceptual artwork for the Linaker dental office, located in proximity to the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Magee Road. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact David Ronquillo, Senior Planner, at (520) 229-4817or dronquillo@orovalleyaz.gov David Ronquillo, OV Senior Planner presented the staff report. Mr. Ronquillo gave a brief history of the current art and explained the proposal is above the required 1%. Paul Orzech, artist, presented the proposed art. Chairman Hagedorn requested staff obtain an interpretation from the Town Attorney as to the ARC's ability to approve a proposal at a final level rather than in two steps. Member Munden expressed concern that someone could place their head in the ribbon feature of the art. The artist assured he would make safety a priority and would round off the edges so that it would not be sharp. Members preferred the ribbon be bronze rather than stainless steel. Member Moutafis requested the applicant bring a sample of the bronze for the next presentation. MOTION: A motion was made by Member Moutafis and seconded by Member Cywan to approve OV5-09-007, Applicant's request for approval of the conceptual public art for the Linaker dental office. In addition, the ARC prefers the ribbon feature be done in bronze and the applicant will provide a sample of the bronze at the next presentation. Chairman Hagedorn requested a sample of the brushed stainless steel. MOTION carried, 6-0. Adjournment MOTION: A motion was made by Member Munden and seconded by Vice Chair Honn to adjourn at 4:43 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0. Prepared by, Deanna Ruiz Recording Secretary