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Home My WebLink About8.1 Tralee Public Art CITY CLERK File # D[i][Q]~-[3J~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 15,2008 SUBJECT: Tralee Development - Public Art Report by John Hartnett, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor ATTACHMENTS: 1. Artwork Rendering 2. Tralee Development Plan - Artwork Location ~. ~ 1. Receive Presentation from Staff 2. Approve artwork or provide alternate direction RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: One of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 high priority objectives adopted by the City Council was to "Facilitate the selection of public art for three (3) Private Development projects". One of the developments identified for public art is the Tralee project, being jointly developed by Pinn Brothers and Mike Banducci. The Tralee project was approved by the City Council in 2004 for the redevelopment of the Pak N Save shopping center at the northwest comer of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road. The project includes a mixed use component of 130 condominiums over approximately 35,000 square feet of retail in two, four story buildings which front Dublin Boulevard. Behind the mixed use buildings are 103 town homes. Amenities within the project include a clubhouse, pool and spa, and playground. The project is currently under construction and a number of the townhouse units have already been sold. The development is not subject to the Public Art Ordinance since the application was submitted before the Public Art Master Plan and Ordinance were adopted. However, as a condition of construction, the City Council required the developers to include a public art element in the project. ARTIST: The developer has chosen local Sunnyvale artist, Rachel Davis, to create the artwork. Ms. Davis previously completed an artwork entitled "Entwined" in 2006, which was installed at the San Ramon Villages at the comer of San Ramon Road and Bellina Street. COPY TO: Rachel Davis, Mike Banducci Page 1 of2 ITEMNO.~.I G:\COUNCIL\Agenda Statements\2008\7-15 Tralee Public Art.doc Rachel Davis attended San Jose State University, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She has done several solo and group exhibitions in the Bay Area and has created site-specific commissions for a number of cities, including the art piece "Tip" which was installed at Gordon Park in Milwaukee, WI. Ms. Davis has also served as an assistant to world renowned sculpture, David Middlebrook. In recent years, she has worked as one of the fabricators for a public art piece in Campbell, California for artist Glen Rodgers. She also worked with a team of artists to design and fabricate the interior of Aqui restaurant in Campbell, California. Besides her public art pieces, she has worked as a set designer and backdrop painter for Community Theater productions. Ms. Davis is experienced in all phases of metal casting, fabricating, and finishing. Ms. Davis's inspiration for the proposed sculpture entitled "Dublin Rose" comes from the theme used for the Tralee Village development. Rosette imagery will be seen in various areas throughout the development, and the sculpture will reflect this theme. For centuries, roses have symbolized friendship, love, and kindness. In addition to this symbolism, roses found in the town of Tralee in Ireland have special meaning. A 19th century love story entitled "The Rose of Tralee" inspired the creation of an annual festival there, which commemorates the woman at the center of the tale. In the 1960s, a rose grower, inspired by the festival, created a new breed of rose aptly named "The Rose of Tralee." Ms. Davis's concept utilizes the fundamental elements of a rose and a vase to create a dynamic and engaging piece of artwork that commemorates "The Rose of Tralee." DESIGN: The entire sculpture will be made out of stainless steel (Attachment 1). The vase will be made out of stainless steel plate 12 inch thick. The flower will be made out of 14 inch stainless steel sheet. The stem will be made from stainless steel pipe and bar stock. There will be three finishes given to the stainless steel sculpture, and each finish will bring out the complexity and depth of the material. Once the sculpture is completed, it will be mounted onto a 4 ft. diameter round metal base plate. The base plate will be installed on a 10ft. diameter concrete base approximately 18 inches high. The concrete base will have integral colors that match the color palette of the surrounding buildings. The location of the artwork will enable it to be viewed by those driving in either direction on Dublin Boulevard (Attachment 2). For added visibility, the artwork will be illuminated by up-lighting in the evening. Stainless steel is a very durable outdoor material and there should be no maintenance needed for the sculpture with the exception of power washing to remove dirt and pollution build-up about once a year. Specific dimensions of the sculpture are as follows: . Vase: The height of the vase will be approximately 8' with a diameter of approximately 6'. . Stem: The stem will be approximately 13' high and support the rose. . Rose: The widest part of the rose will have a diameter of approximately 3' . . Base Plate: The base plate will be 4' diameter round. . Overall Height: Approximately 15' tall. On June 12, 2008, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission reviewed the artwork and location and unanimously recommended approval by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council receive the presentation. Following the presentation, it is recommended that the City Council approve the artwork or provide alternate direction. ;< ll;f c2 Brushed stainless steel Polished stainless steel (edge) Sandblasted stainless steel Brushed stainless steel Polished stainless steel /1 eX Total height 15' tall Vase 8' tall 4' diameter 1-+..",:/1'&, I 7/'~rJg.1J ATTACHMENT 1 u ~ J: , , I I 18LDG 161 I I I I , , / rU1UR[ COMMERCIAL SLDG :, rU1UR[ WORK NOl IN "- .. .. "- ... .. ............: . . " . " ........: "- ... ... .............. ... ... ............ -- .... -- .. .. - - - - - ~~- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -. .J ATTACHMENT 2 SITE PLAN f4l'-II' & 2~~ LPMD Architects _1IlIIr Ilol4 ut 208, ...--a. CA" ~~ Fax a-.., ~~ FW.. Bla.J)lNG PEFMT stSMTTAL - ~...... _""'_110.1_ ..0... IIU___ __ _lUICIlCIZIIO.I_... .... lUI_'" ,-"...~ . ..... _""_IIO.S_'" /1\ ..... _,UI'''''''' Cl Cl llEY IVoK TRALEE MXED USE RETAL a. CCHIO