Title of Item:
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE - THE DEHON BUILDING MURAL
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10-2020 CRA; A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, GRANTING A MINOR URBAN CODE CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC ARTWORK (MURAL) NAMED ‘HOUSE OF REFUGE’ ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 SE OSCEOLA STREET, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION; GRANTING APPROVAL TO PAINT MURAL ON THE EXTERIOR EASTERN WALL OF THE DEHON BUILDING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The applicant is requesting approval of public artwork (mural) which requires a Minor Urban Code Conditional Use. The applicant is proposing mural to be painted on the exterior eastern wall of the Dehon Building located at 11 SE Osceola Street.
The mural named “House of Refuge” is designed and will be painted by a young aspiring artist, Christopher Vitali. The artist portfolio is attached. The proposed mural will be painted on the wall measuring 16 x 56 feet in the heart of Downtown Stuart. It will feature a colorful sunrise beach scene at the historic Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge (historic structure in Martin County) to recognize the rich history of Martin County in charming Old Downtown District.
The proposed mural has been reviewed by the Arts Council of Martin County and submitted a letter with approval of the proposed mural (attached).
The mural is expected to begin in November and is expected to be completed by December 2020.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
In the case of a minor conditional use approval, the CRB is the final decision maker. Motion to approve the proposed mural subject to conditions contained in Resolution No. 10-2020. |