City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 1.
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 1.
| TO: | Planning Commission |
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DATE: November 22, 2022 |
| FROM: | Planning Division | ||
| SUBJECT: | ART IN PUBLIC PLACES NO. 22-01 1115 S. SUNSET AVENUE - EMANATE HEALTH (QUEEN OF THE VALLEY) |
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BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission approved Precise Plan No. 20-04 on January 26, 2021 to allow the construction of a new two-story medical office building, new emergency room and ICU Department, and a new 4 level parking structure within the Queen of the Valley Hospital Campus. The project is currently under construction. The total valuation for the entire project is $93,000,000. The required art work allocation for the site is $930,000 (1% of the total building valuation).
As the Queen of the Valley Hospital Campus expansion efforts will be completed in phases, Emanate Health wishes to complete the Art in Public Places (AIPP) in corresponding phases. The Planning Commission will have the opportunity to review each application/art piece.
The request for AIPP No. 22-01 pertains only to proposed artwork for the Medical Office Building.
As the Queen of the Valley Hospital Campus expansion efforts will be completed in phases, Emanate Health wishes to complete the Art in Public Places (AIPP) in corresponding phases. The Planning Commission will have the opportunity to review each application/art piece.
The request for AIPP No. 22-01 pertains only to proposed artwork for the Medical Office Building.
DISCUSSION:
For the Medical Office Building the applicant is proposing to install:
The code requires the following standards for artwork:
The artist selected for the suspended aerial sculpture is Talley Fisher. Ms. Fisher has created artwork across the United States including artwork for the University of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY), Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana, Alzheimer's Research Institute in Tampa Florida, and Mount Nittany State College in Pennsylvania.
Mural
The artist selected for the mural is Nate Frizzell. Mr. Frizzell has created artwork throughout California and across the United States including artwork for Adventure Park in Whittier California, Cadence Park in Irvine California, and La Quinta Museum in La Quinta, California.
The concept for the mural is still under development. The Planning Commission may provide the applicant feedback on design considerations.
Once the design for the mural is created, the applicant will present the design to the Planning Commission for review and approval.
The total budget for Arts in Public Places for the Medical office Building is $235,025. Please see below for the balance of the required Art in Public Places allocation.
- A suspended aerial sculpture hanging in the interior of the Medical Office Building ceiling above the lobby
- A mural painted on the exterior north elevation of the medical office building
The code requires the following standards for artwork:
- Location - Artwork shall be situated in areas readily visible to the general public and be located in an area specifically designated on approved building plans. Appropriate locations may include entryways, greenbelts, and building exteriors.
- Materials - Artwork shall be constructed of permanent materials requiring a low level of maintenance. The application is reviewed for durability and weather resistance of the art media.
- Maintenance - The continued maintenance of artwork shall be the responsibility of the owner. Artists and developers shall include maintenance provisions in the artist's contract which stipulate the length of time the artist shall be responsible for repairs. Where artwork is placed on private property pursuant to the requirements of this article, the applicant shall execute and record a covenant with the Los Angeles County Recorder which sets forth the applicant's obligation to properly maintain the approved artwork. If any approved artwork placed on private property pursuant to this article is removed without city approval, the city shall pursue enforcement of the covenant and any other appropriate remedies that will ensure compliance with the requirements of this article.
The artist selected for the suspended aerial sculpture is Talley Fisher. Ms. Fisher has created artwork across the United States including artwork for the University of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY), Reid Hospital in Richmond Indiana, Alzheimer's Research Institute in Tampa Florida, and Mount Nittany State College in Pennsylvania.
- Location - The suspended sculpture will be readily visible to the public visiting Queen of the Valley campus; it can be viewed from the interior of the building within the lobby and from the exterior of the building through the large glass window.
- Materials - The materials used include perforated aluminum mesh shaped like butterfly wings powder coated in Emanate Health's corporate colors (blue and orange tones) hanging on stainless steel bead chains.
- Maintenance - Emanate Health would be responsible for maintaining the artwork and will be required to record a covenant reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
- Budget - $145,625
The budget submitted which includes the total cost for the artwork is $145,625. The cost includes research and development, site visit, fabrication documents, concept design, artist's fees, installation, and equipment rental.
Mural
The artist selected for the mural is Nate Frizzell. Mr. Frizzell has created artwork throughout California and across the United States including artwork for Adventure Park in Whittier California, Cadence Park in Irvine California, and La Quinta Museum in La Quinta, California.
The concept for the mural is still under development. The Planning Commission may provide the applicant feedback on design considerations.
Once the design for the mural is created, the applicant will present the design to the Planning Commission for review and approval.
- Budget- $89,400
The budget submitted which includes the total cost for the artwork is $89,400. The cost includes research and development, site visit, concept design, artist's fees, and equipment rental.
The total budget for Arts in Public Places for the Medical office Building is $235,025. Please see below for the balance of the required Art in Public Places allocation.
| Entire Project | $930,000 |
| Medical Office Building | $235,025 |
| Balance | $694,975 |
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the concept/design of the suspended aerial sculpture and provide feedback/design suggestions for the mural.
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager