Title of Item:
Public Art - Discussion and Deliberation
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The Community Redevelopment Board suggested changes to the City's public art code - Sec. 3.01.08. at its October 6, 2020 meeting. This afternoon is a continued discussion with the following suggested changes to code described in strikethrough and underline:
Sec. 3.01.08. - Public art.
C. Requirements for receiving building permit. All new development and renovation development pursuant to chapter XII shall elect one of the options listed below prior to the issuance of a building permit:
1. Provide work of art on the development site provided the work is an original and must be created individually by a professional artist or team of artists. Bronze sculptures in limited editions of not more than 50 in all sizes and materials by a single artist are allowed. The value of the work of art shall not be less than one percent of the vertical construction cost of the development. The nature of the work of art shall be proposed by the developer and shall be submitted to the city's community redevelopment board which shall review the proposal for conformity with the public art standards set forth below. An approved work of art shall be incorporated into the site plan, public lobby floor plan or the landscape plan and be visible from a public right-of-way for the development as part thereof.
Funding Source:
N/A.
Recommended Action:
Staff is requesting the board discuss a text amendment and direct staff to bring to the Local Planning Agency and City Commission for approval to the City's Land Development Regulations to improve the application of the City's public art code.
Also, attached a presentation by Nancy Turrell, executive director of the Arts Council for Martin County. The presentation highlights ideas from other communities that could improve the city program.
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