Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 24-R34, a Resolution Approving Artwork Submitted by Midway Glades Developers, LLC, in Connection with the Approval of an Alternative Equivalent Proposal for Public Art for a Project known as “Ladybug Hideway” (P22-278).
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Planner III.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Midway Glades Developers, LLC, as the developer of the LTC Ranch DRI, requests City approval of its Alternative Equivalent Proposal for Public Art in accordance with Section 162.08 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The proposal is for artwork to be known as “Ladybug Hideaway” and composed of clusters of 8’, 10’, and 12’ giant blades or leaves of silver and green grass with 19 species of ladybugs within. The artist is Mark Fuller. The proposed location is south of the intersection of Midway Road and Wylder Parkway on the commercial tracts. The artwork will be maintained by the CDD.
Presentation Information: The applicant will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Alternative Equivalent Proposal Request as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Board subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Section 2 of the Resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the proposal subject to the conditions of approval outlined in Section 2 of the Resolution.
2. Move that the Council does not approve the proposal and provide staff and Public Art Advisory Board with direction.
Background: On March 18, 2024, The Public Art Advisory Board voted to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council.
On September 7, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Administrator granted the applicant an extension of time to submit a proposal for a master art piece.
This is a request for an Alternative Equivalent Proposal (Option 4) of the Public Art Ordinance specific to the Wylder proposed sculptures and public plazas. Ladybug Hideaway consists of twelve monumental public art pieces by Artist Mark Fuller located within two 5,100 square foot plazas at the Midway Road and Wylder Parkway Entrance to the Wylder Community.
The art will be installed in two phases as development occurs. Phase 1 installation will cover the public art obligations for the residential development and be located on the west side of Wylder Parkway. The property is currently owned by another entity; however, Midway Glades Developers, LLC is currently acquiring the parcel with a projected closing date in Summer 2024.
Phase 2 will be installed on the east side of Wylder Parkway in a manner which mirrors Phase 1. Phase 2 will cover the public art obligations for the remaining residential and commercial developments.
Issues/Analysis: Per Section 162.08 (d), the submittal of an Alternative Equivalent Proposal shall contain all information and establish all criteria set forth in Section 162.09 of the Public Art Ordinance for the inclusion of public art on private development.
The artwork must be located in an exterior place and the application must include:
1. Artist's qualifications, including resume and portfolio establishing the artist's credentials.
2. Detailed description and depiction of the work of art and its location on the site.
3. Drawings and renderings of the proposed work of art, in terms of size, scale, color, shape, and materials in sufficient detail to provide a clear understanding of the art.
4. Maintenance program required for the artwork.
5. Compliance with public accessibility (ADA) requirements.
The City may approve the alternative equivalent proposal if it finds that:
1. The alternative equivalent proposal will further the purposes of the City’s Public Art Ordinance.
2. The proposed location of the alternative equivalent proposal is in reasonable proximity to the location of the site(s) generating the work of art requirement, in order to avoid clustering of all public art in one location.
3. The cost of the proposal will be equal to or greater than the cost of the public art assessment that would otherwise be required for each individual project.
4. The developer has established to the satisfaction of the City that the alternative equivalent proposal will create freely accessible public art in the City to an equal or greater extent than installation of public art on the individual project site or contribution to the Public Art Fund.
In approving a proposal, the City may impose reasonable conditions of approval requiring the developer to enter into agreements with the City or other public agencies or private parties to memorialize the legal obligations of all parties involved with the alternative equivalent proposal.
Financial Information: Upon completion of construction, Midway Glades Developers, LLC, intends to convey the land and responsibility for maintenance and operations to a Community Development District. The City Attorney’s Office will need to review and approve any proposed agreements, deeds, etc.
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: The proposed location is south of the intersection of Midway Road and Wylder Parkway.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Project Narrative
3. Ladybug Hideaway Proposal
4. Public Art Requirements, Application and Checklist
5. Artist's Resume
6. Site Plan
7. Proposed Work Schedule
8. Artwork Appraisal
9. Sculpture Maintenance Plan
10. ADA Compliance Plan
11. Project List Appraisal
12. Hardscape Plan
13. Landscape Plan
14. Agent Authorization
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 24087-12
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.