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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
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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
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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.
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