City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 3.
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 3.
| TO: | Planning Commission |
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DATE: February 28, 2023 |
| 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).
At the November 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission approved the concept/design of the suspended aerial sculpture designed by artist Talley Fisher. The Planning Commission also provided feedback and design suggestions for the mural that is proposed to be located on the blank wall along the West elevation of the Medical Office Building.
On February 14, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the concept/rendering of the mural. The Planning Commission asked the applicant to redesign the mural to replace the clouds in the background (behind the figures) with a design related to West Covina's history such as the Lark Ellen Avenue palm trees. The Planning Commission also asked that Hurst Ranch be incorporated with the mural design.
At the November 22, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission approved the concept/design of the suspended aerial sculpture designed by artist Talley Fisher. The Planning Commission also provided feedback and design suggestions for the mural that is proposed to be located on the blank wall along the West elevation of the Medical Office Building.
On February 14, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the concept/rendering of the mural. The Planning Commission asked the applicant to redesign the mural to replace the clouds in the background (behind the figures) with a design related to West Covina's history such as the Lark Ellen Avenue palm trees. The Planning Commission also asked that Hurst Ranch be incorporated with the mural design.
DISCUSSION:
During the February 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant will present the Planning Commission design options with the Lark Ellen Palm trees on the background of the main (west) wall mural and a design option incorporating Hurst Ranch within the interior of the "100" in the centennial design on the side (north) wall.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission select and approve a design for the murals.
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager