HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1997 0416 CC REG ITEM 09FTO:
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DATE:
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable City Council
Nelson Miller, Director of unity
Paul Porter, Senior Planne4
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Development
March 28, 1997 (CC meeting of April 16, 1997)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO MAJOR
MODIFICATION NO. 1 OF CPD 90 -2 ON THE APPLICATION OF
NADEL ARCHITECTS APPROVING THE ARTWORK AND REIMBURSEMENT
OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FEE TO AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,323.80 UPON COMPLETION OF THE
ARTWORK ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE CORNER OF
TIERRA REJADA ROAD AND MOUNTAIN TRAIL STREET
Resolution No. 95 -1164 approving Major Modification No. 1 to CPD
90 -2 on the application of American Stores Properties, Inc. for a
reduction in size of the shopping center from 122,400 sf. to
118,783 sf. was adopted by the City Council on December 6, 1995.
Since approval of the Major Modification, the applicant has applied
for four other Minor Modifications to Major Modification No. 1.
Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction, the
applicant paid to the City a fee of $11,323.80 as required by
Condition No. 35 as a contribution to the City's Art in Public
Places fund.
Condition No. 35 of Major Modification No. 1 to CPD 90 -2 states as
follows:
35. The applicant shall contribute to the City of Moorpark's Art
in Public Places Fund, an amount of $.10 per each square foot
of building area. The applicant may create a public art
project on or off -site in lieu of paying the Art in Public
Places fee. The artwork must receive approval from the City
Council.
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C1TY OF MOOR "X CALIFORNIA
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Minor Mod No. 5 to Maj. Mod. 1 to CPD 90 -2
Nadel Architects
City Council Staff Report 4/16/97
Page No. 2
Discussion
On March 26, 1997, Nadel Architects applied for Minor Modification
No. 5 requesting reimbursement of Art in Public Fees received by
the City upon completion of artwork at the Shopping Center. The
artwork as proposed for the center by the Watling Company will be
located in the center of the proposed raised planter in the Plaza
Area at the corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Mountain Trail Street.
The design of the Plaza Area and the proposed artwork is attached
to this report. The sculpture is a response to the native plants
of the region, the architecture of the buildings and the landscape
plantings near the site. The piece is loosely based on a foliage
arrangement using the leaves of Yucca Whipplci (Lords Candle) and
the form of Muhlenbergia (Deergrass). Both the Mediterranean and
the Mission tradition augment the building styles with spiky plant
forms (Aloe in Europe, Yucca and Agave in western America). Color
will also be a major tie in between the sculpture and the building
with the steel picking up the roof color at a distance. The tree
plantings nearest the site reflect the Mediterranean palette, using
Willow, Cork Oak and Canary Island Pine. The artwork will provide
a formal contrast to the softness of these plants.
Seven blades, the longest 20 feet long and the shortest two feet
long are arranged in a formal composition that describes a curve of
declining radius, constructed from straight lines. The interaction
of the piece with both natural and artificial light are major
considerations in the design. Design decisions were made with an
eye to .gaining the maximum visual impact within the constraints of
the financial budget. The blades will be made of 1/4 inch steel
plate and the base of 3/4 inch steel plate. The leaf like elements
are arranged from 10 degrees past vertical for the longest to
nearly horizontal for the shortest. The finished piece will be
pickled with acid to remove mill scale and then allowed to rust in
place to a rich dark brown.
The figure will be approximately 20 feet tall by 7 feet 6 inches
wide and 2 feet 6 inches deep. The base plate will be a right
triangle with one leg 6 feet long and the other 4 feet long. A
foundation of concrete and reinforcing steel is to be poured prior
to placement of the sculpture.
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Minor Mod No. 5 to Maj . Mod. 1 to CPD 90-2
Nadel Architects
City Council Staff Report 4/16/97
Page No . 3
Project Cost
The total cost of the artwork will be $15, 000 to be disbursed to
the Watling Company by American Stores Properties in the following
way:
40% $6, 000 upon signature of an agreement between
American Stores and The Watling Company
20% $3 , 000 upon notification that the work has been
fabricated
20% $3 , 000 upon installation of the work
20% $3 , 000 upon approval of the work by the City of Moorpark
Artist
Michael L. Watling began sculpture in 1978 . His work is in
private, city and institutional collections from Boston to Carmel
and is especially well represented in Palm Desert, California. He
pursues his art career from his home and studio in Pinyon,
California where he is also an elected member of the local
community council . A copy of his resume is attached to this
report .
Recommendation:
Approve the attached Resolution approving the artwork and
reimbursement to American Stores Properties of the deposit
submitted by the property owner the submitted Art in Public Places
fee in the amount of $11, 323 . 80 upon completion of the artwork.
Attachments : 1 . Resolution
2 . Artist' s resume
3 . Plans for the Plaza and artwork
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING MINOR MODIFICATION NO.
5 TO MAJOR MODIFICATION NO. 1 OF CPD 90 -2 ON THE APPLICATION OF
NADEL ARCHITECTS APPROVING THE ARTWORK AND REIMBURSEMENT OF ART
IN PUBLIC PLACES FEE TO AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $11,323.80 UPON COMPLETION OF THE ARTWORK ON PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTHWEST OF THE CORNER OF TIERRA REJADA ROAD AND MOUNTAIN TRAIL
STREET
WHEREAS, on December 6, 1995 the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 95 -1164 approving Major Modification No. 1 to
Commercial Planned Development Permit 90 -2 for the construction
of Mountain Meadows Plaza, a 118,783 square foot commercial
center; and
WHEREAS, American Stores Properties contributed $11,323.80
to the City of Moorpark's Art in Public Places Fund; and
WHEREAS, Condition No. 35 to Major Modification No. 1 to CPD
90 -2 authorized American Stores Properties to create a public art
project on or off -site in lieu of paying the Art in Public Places
fee, subject to approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1997, Nadel Architects applied for
Minor Modification No. 5 to Major Modification No. 1 to CPD 90 -2
for approval of the artwork and reimbursement of Art in Public
Places fee to American Stores Properties in the amount of
$11,323.80 upon completion of the artwork on property located
southwest of the corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Mountain Trail
Street; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on April 14, 1997, the City Council
discussed the applicant's requested Minor Modification.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has determined that approval of
the requested Minor Modification is Categorically exempt from
CEQA requirements as a Class 1 exemption for minor alterations.
ATTACHMENT 1
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City Council Resolution approving
Minor Modification No. 5 to Major Mod. 1
for CPD90 -2
Page No. 2
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the artwork and
reimbursement of the submitted Art in Public Places fee submitted
by American Stores Properties in the amount of $11,323.80 upon
completion and installation of the artwork and plaza area to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
SECTION 3. That the City Council has determined that the
application for the Minor Modification meets the requirements of
the Municipal Code in that:
a. The Minor Modification is consistent with the intent
and provisions of the City's General Plan and the City
Zoning Code; and
b. The Minor Modification is compatible with the character
of the surrounding development; and
C. The Proposed minor Modification would not be harmful,
or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses;
and
d. The Minor Modification would not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or
welfare.
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City Council Resolution approving
Minor Modification No. 5 to Major Mod. 1
for CPD90 -2
Page No. 3
SECTION 4. That Minor Modification No. 5 to Major
Modification No. 1 of CPD 90 -2 is subject to the same conditions
as previously approved for the project, unless amended by this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1997.
Patrick Hunter
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Hare
City Clerk
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THE WATLING COMPANY
69 -030 Pinesmoke — 51 AV, Mountain Center, CA 92561
MICHAEL L. WATLING
619 - 349 -3292 bus
619 - 349 -8502 fax
Michael Watling was born in 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. He
is Professor of Horticulture at College of the Desert in Palm
Desert, Ca. He has been on the faculty there since 1976.
In his time at the college, Watling has written and taught
thirteen different courses in subjects ranging from Plant Science
and Landscape Design to Critical Thinking and Integrated Studies.
He has also served as Department Chair for Agriculture, Vice -
President and President of the Faculty Senate and is now founding
Director of Desert College Arboretum. The 160 acre campus Arboretum
was instituted in 1992 by the board of trustees and is already an
important aspect of the campus.
Watling's interest in garden design led him into sculpture and
earthworks in 1978. His work is in private, city and institutional
collections from Boston to Carmel and is especially well
represented in Palm Desert, Ca. He pursues his art career from his
home and studio in Pinyon, Ca. where he is also an elected member
of the local community council.
ATTACHMENT 2
THE WATLING COMPANY
69 -030 Pinesmoke — 51 AV, Mountain Center, CA 92561
MICHAEL WATLING - SCULPTOR
619- 349 -3292 bus
619 - 349 -8502 fax
Watling has worked in three dimensional design for most of his
working life. He began as a garden maker in 1970, started as a
Professor of Horticulture and Landscape Design in 1978, decided to
become a sculptor in 1980. He founded and planned Desert College
Arboretum from 1990 to 1992 and is now making it a reality. The 160
acre project comprises the entire campus. Over 600 trees have been
added in the last year and dedicated gardens are under way on
several sites.
His sculpture and earthworks are produced in materials from
bronze, stone and steel to earth, water and plants. The scale of
his work runs from a few inches to several acres and is in public
and private collections from California to New England and New
York.
Watling is particularly well represented =n Palm Desert,
having made entry monuments and signs for the city as well as
numerous sculpture projects on commercial sites and at The Living
Desert. His most recent works include 30 ton monuments at each end
of Hwy. 111 in P.D., a 2 acre earthwork in front of the new library
at Desert College and two large, stone figures at Indio City Hall.
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Artwork must be informed by the experience of the artist and
Watling's work reflects this. The works are always based on natural
themes such as landscape, plants, animals or people, often the
native varieties of each. These are not casual adaptations but
rather reflect years of intense study of the native environment and
its denizens. The work is always informed by nature.
THE WATLING COMPANY
69 -030 Pinesmoke — 51 AV, Mountain Center, CA 92561
SCULPTURE by MICHAEL WATLING
PUBLIC ART:
Palm Desert:
619 - 349 -3292 bus
619 - 349 -8502 fax
NEOGLYPHS
Civic Center Park signage- 45 figures over 60 acres- A r i z o n a
sandstone with petroglyphs- 60 tons.
AGAVE, GRAVITY WAVE and MILESTONE
Entry Monuments at city portals on Highways 111 and 74- Az.
sandstone with petroglyphs- 25 -30 tons each.
IMPACT
Earthwork at inter - agency Library, Desert College- Soil, grass and
granite- 1.6 acres.
FOSSIL
Desert College- sandstone and soil- 71X 701.
CAHUILLA BASKETS
Waring Plaza- Steel and Water- 121X 161X 20,
MOTHER & CHILD
Waring Plaza- Az. sandstone- 81tall.
SPATHE
Holden Johnson, Archs.- Monterey Av.- Bronze- 71.
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THREE DESERT TORTOISES
The Living Desert- Bronze- 51,4' and 31.
COMPOSITION
P.D. Corporation yard, Joni Dr.
DESERT ROSE
Fred Waring Avenue east of Cook Street- sandstone- 71X 101.
Indio:
SHERO
City Hall- Az. sandstone- 7' tall.
TECTONICS
City Hall- sandstone and steel- 81X 71X 51.
Palm Springs:
DESERTSCAPE
Warner Cable Bldg., Farrel Dr.- Copper clad steel and yellow brass-
8'X 8'X 24'.
Private Collections - New York City, Boston, Cape Cod, No. Conway,
N.H., Kansas City, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert,
Carmel, Chapman Ranchos, Pinyon Crest, Royal Carrizo
Other works may be seen at Palapas of Araby Cove on Araby Dr. in
Palm Springs. or by appointment at the artist's studio in Pinyon.
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Michael Watling
Pe Watling Company
51 Alpine Village
Mountain Center, CA 92561
FAX 619 - 349 -8502
TEL 619- 349 -3292
Michael Watling make sculpture, earthworks
and gardens in many materials including bronze,
steel, stone, soil, plants and water Site- specific
works are a speciality, incorporating local terrain,
architecture and cultural heritage. His works —
ranging from free - standing sculptures to earth-
works of several acres —are in public and private
collections from California to Boston. He works
well with committees and collaborators and is
known for delivering on time and on budget.
Commissions include:
City of Palm Desert, CA
The Grossman Co., Boston, MA
Downey savings Development Corp.,
Newport Beach, CA
City of Indio, CA
A Spathe, Palm Desert, CA, bronze, 7'H
B Mother and Child, Palm Desert, CA,
sandstone, 8' x 4' x 4'
C Cohullla Baskets, Palm Desert, CA,
steel and water, 18' x 12' x 12'
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