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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDesert Gateway Art Component - Heath Satow CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL BY HEATH SATOW FOR THE DESERT GATEWAY ART COMPONENT SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Twedt APPLICANT: ROTHBART DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1801 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 920 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067 DATE: December 8, 2005 CONTENTS: 1. SCULPTURE DESIGN 2. DEVELOPER’S APPLICATION AND MATERIALS Recommendation: By Minute Motion: 1. To approve the design proposed by Heath Satow for the Desert Gateway project as its public art component for Wal-Mart. 2. Authorize the reimbursement of Art in Public Places fess, not to exceed $73,500, once the sculpture is completed, installed and approved by the Art in Public Places Commission. Executive Summary: The Rothbart Development Corporation is the primary developer for the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club projects located at 34-220 and 34-500 Monterey Avenue (Dinah Shore and Monterey Avenue). Rothbart Development Corporation has paid $110,013.67 in public art fees for this development. The Rothbart Development Corporation intends to use the remaining balance of $36,513.67 for additional artwork for the project. The developer has considered the design and materials of the other sculpture entry signs in Palm Desert and has instructed the artist to integrate those qualities in the design of the proposed design. The sculpture has similar design elements as the Allen Root “Roadrunner” entrance sign and has incorporated the lizard shape in the opening that appears when the viewer is lined up to the sculpture at a certain angle, which adds an element of surprise and playfulness to the artwork. Discussion: The site is dominated by the two massive power poles that face Monterey, making it problematic for an artwork; however, the proposed sculptural entry sign is 32’ long, 11’ tall and 6’-8” deep, because of the scale of the artwork it could successfully compete with the power poles. The Right of Way agent for Southern California Edison has indicated to the developer that Edison would grant them an easement in its right of way for installation of the sculpture. The Art in Public Places Commission identified this location as one of the most important sites in the City of Palm Desert for the placement of an entrance sign artwork. Currently, there is a Rancho Mirage entrance sign on the west side of Monterey and Dinah Shore, but nothing to indicate that the east side of Monterey and Dinah Shore is Palm Desert. The developer should be commended for willingly wanting to incorporate the name of Palm Desert into the design of the sculpture, as it is not a requirement of the public art guidelines. Submitted by: ___________________________ ___________________________ Richard Twedt, Public Arts Mgr. Sheila Gilligan, Assistant City Mgr., Community Services Approval: ____________________________ ____________________________ Carlos Ortega, City Manager Paul Gibson, Director of Finance .. City of Palm Desert --Art in Pubic Places City of Palm Desert, California Art In Public P{aces Program Form A: Developer Application I. PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name Desert Gateway Projec[ Address SEC Dinah Shore and Monterey 34100 Monterey Avenue and 34180 Monterey Avenue Project Owner RJ Ventures, LLC Owner Address 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 920 I.os Angeles, CA 90067 Telephone 310/277-6288 Fax 310/277-6388 Architect KI{E Architects Architect Address 525 East Colorado Blvd., Fourth Floor Telephone 626/796-8230 Fax 626/796-8735 Dev. Project Completion Summer 2007 (Fstimated) AIPP Fee Total $ $110,012.00 II. ARTWORK INFORMATION Program Option Option B Artwork Budget $73,500 Artwork Site SEC Dinah Shore and Monterey Artist Name Heath Satow Address 2888 E. Walnut St Pasadena, CA 91107 Telephone 626-318-5950 Fax 626-568-8958 Artwork Completion 8 months from approval Ciry of Palm Desert -- An in Pubic Places III. ARTWORK PRqPQ$AL AND $PEGIFICATION$ Describe the artwork, its location, materials, installation requirements, and maintenance needs as fully as possible. You may use additional paper to complete this section of the application. 1. Artwork Description Large abstracted rock formations made from rusted steel with stainless steel letters for the sign and plant forms. When viewing from straight-on, an image of a lizard appears among the otherwise seemingly random rock shapes. This effect of the lizard appeazing with the viewer's motion around the piece mirrors the real- world effect of many lizards not being noticeable to the eye until they move. Part of the attraction of this piece is that the typical viewer may not see the lizard upon their first site of the sculpture. Depending upon how observant they are, they may see it the second time they look, or the th'vd, or not at all until someone else points it out to them. In this regard, it's a lesson in paying attention to your surroundings: looking for things you don't necessarily expect, something that we've largely lost as a species as we've lost touch with the need for those survival instincts so common in the animal world. 2. Siting Located on the corner of the development, situated at a 45-degree angle so it may be viewed clearly by passing cars and pedestrians. 3. Materials with Specifications The rock formations will be fabricated from welded 10 gauge (slightly thicker than L/8 inch) steel with a rust finish. All other pieces (the sign letters and "plants") will be fabricated from 10 gauge 314 stainless steel with a grind finish. Letters of the sign will be held off the surface of the "rock" with stand-offs to prevent any rust staining. Size and appearance of the work is indicated in the attached drawings and renderings. 4. Fabrication and Installation Procedures All work will be fabricated in-house by the artist himself. Developer will provide concrete foundations to the artist's specifications. Installation will involve delivering the work to the site via covered truck (most likely a large U-Haul truck), then holes will be drilled into the concrete foundations. Stainless steel threaded rod will be inserted into threaded holes in the bottom of the sculptures. Structural epozy will be put into the holes drilled in the concrete, then the sculptures will be lifted and dropped into place, the threaded rod going into the holes with the epoxy. No single piece of the sculpture will weigh more than 500 pounds, so no special heavy equipment is needed for the installation, all work can be lifted into place by people. I have used this system many times and it results in a strong, clean installation with minimal site work. Using this system, the entire installation can be completed in a matter of hours. 5. Yearly Maintenance and Conservation Sculpture needs no more maintenance than a yearly hosing off to remove dust and any pollutants. If there is stubborn grime like bird droppings, they can be washed off with a mild soapy water solution and a soft rag. Any graffiti can be removed with solvents like lacquer thinner and a soft rag. No abrasive cleaners or scrubbing should be applied to the work (like a scotch-brite pad). 6. Budget $73,500.00 Artist Name Heath Satow Artwork Title Adaotation Total Project Budget $ $73.500 Ciry of Palm Desen -- Art in Pubic Places This worksheet is intended as a budgetary guideline to assist in developing accurate artwork cost projections. Once completed, this form should reflect all expenses associated with designing, fabricating, and installing the proposed artwork and should equal the public art fee. Differences in total expenses which are less than the fee will not be refunded at project completion. Travel Transportation $300 (Materials or finished artwork} Airfare N/A Car Rental N/A Per Diem @ $ N/A uer day Insurance eeneral liabilitv alreadv covered Installation Costs Labor $2200 Office/Studio $100 Equipment Rental N/A (Phone, fax, postage, etc.) Securitv N/A Permits N/A Professional Fees Other N/A Architect N/A Engineer �600 Other Costs (List) N/A Landscape Architect N/A Fabrication Costs Materials $14.150 Labor $44.150 Contingency Built into coscs Subtotal Site Preparation Landscaping N/A Electrical N/A Plumbing N/A Other N/A Ta�res $6000 Artist's Fee $6000 Grand Total $ $73.500 City of Palm Desert -- Art in Pubic Places 7. Work Plan/Artwork Production Schedule (suggested) Phase I Design Development October, 2005 a. Conceptual design approval b. Start up meeting with client c. Design Development Phase II Design Completion and Commencement of Fabrication & Site Work Date to be determined by approval committee a. Structural approval (client) b. Order materials c. Begin fabrication Phase III Studio Fabrication Completion Three months from receipt of downpayment a. Break out fabrication points Phase IV Iastallation Completion Four months from receipt of downpayment a. Site preparation b. Installation of artwork on site c. Site clean up Phase V Final Acceptance To be determined a. Submittal of Project Completion Notification b. Notification of Completion received c. Application for Certificate of Occupancy 8. Required Attachments a. One overall concept drawing showing the work in plan, and; b. One rendered presentation drawing (plan and elevation), and; c. A site plan with building and grade elevation showing the placement of the proposed artwork, and; d. An artist's concept statement, and; e. 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This effect of the lizard appearing with the viewer's motion around the piece mirrors the real-world effect of many Iizards not being noticeable to the eye until they move. Part of the attraction of this piece is that the typical viewer may not see the lizard upon their first site of the sculpture. Depending upon how observant they aze, they may see it the second time they look, or the third, or not at all until someone else points it out to them. In this regard, it's a lesson in paying attention to your surroundings: looking for things you don't necessarily expect, something that we've lazgely lost as a species as we've lost touch with the need for those survival instincts so common in the animal world. The rock formations will be fabricated from welded 10 gauge (slightly thicker than 1/8 inch) steel with a rust finish. All other pieces (the sign letters and "plants") will be fabricated from 10 gauge 314 stainless steel with a grind finish. Letters of the sign will be held off the surface of the "rock" with stand-offs to prevent any rust staining. Size and appearance of the work is indicated in the attached drawings and renderings.