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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDesert Bloom Sculpture by Ellie Riley - Desert Gateway Self-Storage - Valli Architectural GroupCITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO COMMISSION. ELLIE RILEY'S "DESERT BLOOM" SCULPTURE FOR DESERT GATEWAY SELF STORAGE SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Twedt APPLICANT: Valli Architectural Group 81 Columbia, Ste. 200 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 DATE: August 25, 2005 CONTENTS: 1. Photograph of proposed sculpture 2. Description of sculpture Recommendation: By Minute Motion: 1. Approve "Desert Bloom" by Ellie Riley as the public art component for the Desert Gateway Self Storage project at 73-750 Dinah Shore Blvd. by Valli Architectural Group valued at $29,780. 2. Appropriate $17,829.36 for future reimbursement, as part of the Art in Public Places fee component for this project. Executive Summary: The Art in Public Places Commission unanimously approved "Desert Bloom" by Ellie Riley at its meeting of July 20, 2005, for the public art component at Desert Gateway Self Storage. The sculpture will be installed in the front of the office manager's unit and will be visible from Dinah Shore Blvd. It will be a nice addition to the facade of the development as well as the City's permanent art collection. Ms. Riley is a professional artist living in Los Angeles who has completed several other public art commissions in California. • REGARDING DESIGN APPROVAL FOR PUBLIC ART WORK Ellie Riley June 10th, 2005 P. O. Box 491417 Los Angeles, CA 90049 3� ATTN: Richard Twedt Public Arts Manager City of Palm Desert 73 -5 10 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Dear Richard, Enclosed please find the materials and information you advised me to submit for approval of DESERT BLOOM, an original public art sculpture, to be placed in front of a new two story business building in Palm Desert --DES WAY SELF STORAGE. The building is in pre -construction phase at 13-750 nah Shore Blvd., with Valli Architectural Group and private developers. 1--Four 8" x 10" color photos of the sculpture, including a detail & a site rendering. 2--Dimensions: The sculpture will be approximately eight and one half feet tall when placed on its 2' h x 5' x 5' cement and file topped base, which will be set at an angle. 3--Color & Texture: Rich, earthy yellow-- as depicted in photos 4--Construction: Three -eighth inch regular grade steel 5--Finish & Maintenance: Desert -durable commercial -grade powder coating. The minimum period of endurance, before possible need to re -paint, is five years or more. Maintenance plan is set with Exclusive Welding, Inc. 6--Installation: Structural engineering plan designed for ease of installation & removal is enclosed (Mechanical Design Consulting). 7—Estimated Value: Approximately $25,000.00, which includes engineering, fabrication„ finish coat, base work, installation, lighting and artist fees. 0 8—Liability Insurance: Responsibility assumed by the private developers involved. Thompson, Deb From: Clark, Mary Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 8:34 AM To: Thompson, Deb Subject: RE: AIPP Fees Deb, Here is a listing of the AIPP fees that will be collected when permits are issued at 73750 Dinah Shore: Bldg. C - $10,498.88 Bldg. B3 - $2070.34 Bldg. B2 - $2370.67 Bldg. B1 - $647.85 Bldg. A2 - $675.62 Bldg. Al - $458.44 Mgrs. Office - $1107.56 If you have questions, please let me know. Mary -----Original Message ----- From: Thompson, Deb Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 11:43 AM To: Gark, Mary Subject: AIPP Fees Hi Mary Could you please let me know what fees were paid for AIPP at 73-750 Dinah Shore? Thanks! 08/18/2005 14:11 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 02 1. q of Pa*13mf-- -+,im pm* plaw aty of p" Iaea fv :&labs Art 1, Pmb& PUM P=Vmm r pr" 6, M FS, 1; L 0 Qwift-f. Nxm pr*!Ct Addmn prvica owner C)wm Addww Iw t,ss..r •.•t.. '. .. •11 ,� Y v.. .. 4 {1 t � + .`"dO 1w'�L7 A O® Q ai'a(P 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 02/10 Crtj' of Paler Dewy —Arta Adw PAW III. Descxibe the .two its Iacono ruaWWS. boson mTjmw J ad n� treads as fully m pvmible. you may use sdditiomW paper to complete this 1On of the 2ppiica6on. 1. A"o* Desc*i(m 3. Materials vith SpedficWions 4. Pabricarion anal InstZadom Procedures S. yeariy Mainten me and Conservation b. Bit ArtistNauae R {, 1 Ar wodc Tide �r e �� Toral Project Budget $ �-� Q 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 03110 CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM Form A: Developer Application M ARTWORK PROPOSAL AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Artwork Description: DESERT BLOOM, the original artwork proposed, is an organiclabstract shape to be percieved as a plant form in process of growth;- signifying the beauty and tenacity of the constant virile changes inherent in the desert terain and development. DESERT BLOOM will be fabricated and powder coated a rich, earthy yellow. The desert --durable commercial grade finish will withstand the whitens and flurries of the windy sand storms and rains of the desert for at least five years or more. The sculpture is to represent the resiliency of form working with nature for the enhancement and beautification of architecture and the environment. 2. Siting: DESERT BLOOM is proposed to be sited on a five foot by five foot by two and one half foot tall concrete base, set at an angle as a diamond shape. It will then stand at approximately nine feet tall. The pedistal may be capped with the or, etc., which can W movable for ease of installing the sculpture, as well as helping to eliminate the appearance of any "footings or tag bobs" needed for the sculpture's attachment to the base. Providing a cleaner, more professional profile. The engineering involved also makes removal easier for maintenance, re -painting, etc. 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 04/10 III ARTWORK PROPOSAL AND SPECIFICATIONS--CONTEgUED 3. Materials And Specifications: DESERT BLOOM is proposed to be fabricated in .375 inch thick mild steel, witb .500 thick base plates. The sculpture is to be sand blasted and powder coated with a crinkle finish powder coat. The color is to be a rich earthy yellow. The paint is extremely durable and able to withstand the harshest elements of the desert climate. The durability of the paint is predicted to last at least five years and more. The sculpture will be six and one half feet tall and five feet wide when fabrication is complete (not counting it's size when on the base). 4. Fabrication And Installation Procedures: The fabrication will be from a pattern, (enclosed in proposal pacquet), which has been worked out by our structural engineer, Mark D. Kallas--Mechanical Design Consulting. The procedures for installation of the sculpture have been engineered by him as well. It involves a type of "cap" on the top of the base which can be moved to allow for securing the base plate of the sculpture to the base and then replacing the "cap" for a finished appearance. The engineering plan is for ease of installation as well as removal whenever maintenance is needed. The fabrication and installation procedures will be made by Roger Green, President -Owner of Exclusive Welding, Inc. The fabrication is predicted to take approximately 2 months, according to Roger. 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 05/10 III ARTWORK PROPOSAL AND SPECIFICAT10NS--CONTRgLXD 5, Yearly Maintenance And Conservation; The Desert -durable commercial grade powder coating for DESERT BLOOM has a minianwm period of endurance of over five years, before a possible need to re -paint. The maintenance plan is in place with Roger Green, Presidevt/Qwner of Exclusive Welding, Inc. He is the fabricator and will be installing the sculpture as well, along with the help of the developer's contractor, architect, etc, for the project. The yearly maintenance and conservation will be monitored and serviced by the developers' on -site crew, who will keep the sculpture clean and advise the developers, as well as the artist, of any special needs that may arise. Including the needs concerning landscaping, fighting and watering controls, which may impact the sculpture as well. 6. Budget: Architect--S8W.00 Landscape Architect-4500.00 Engineering--42, 800.00 Fabrication & Finish coat-49,500.00 Base Work—$3,000.00 Eiectri,cal--S4, 000.00 Installation—$3,000.00--includes transportation, lifting into place, lag bolts --everything necessary to complete installation. Sub Total:--$23,600.00 Plus Contingency---{.05%=$1,1800.00}= $24,780.00 Plus Artist Fees--$5,000.00= Grand Total--$29,780.00 Liability --Private Developers'/or under Contractor's Liability Insurance Umbrella. 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 06/10 qv fNixDaat--AtivPA&Plsm 7. Work Plan/Adwat Pxoducdan Schedule (ftO MWO Pboe Tlaat IL CN �.,r'..• 1appra a1 b. 3tgrt up fneetmgwith cktm G. Design Dcvei4n3mett P uce II Dcs4p CANMlc6on sad Ct o u f F on & Site Wash d* Jan tom -)a vlo d K bvt b. OOde:.rflagteesiala--DV-41, c. fitb6mtkm ;ten uA j awes, WariD Phow ur Studio P A* 'y�1 Gtr A. l8reak aut fiblicition poinu Phase IV Inataldstian C r 9 b. Instadiadaz� afactwvritan gibe M�tlt� VOL, mn c. Site cleanup,,. Q.,t, a 04- 7nO P; l o 0 to cl!�n3 Phasc v Final Acne aa� ��1�1wr�h` a. Subm!tW of Project Cauiot6 in h otificadon b. Nodficadan of Comple an m xive d C. Applecaaan for Cerdfccaee of Oc a piney & Rcq=ed Attach S yea Mael me-r"s a. One averefi ooncept drwm% dvywmg the work m plan, and, b. One nendesadp=mntatim drawing (plan rood , a* c. A site plan with building and NO& ekvati, xtt dwwi tg the pdsr7eca m of the *:.t 4.1.12"Odr,=4 & .An'utitiWs oonccptt..,,�..;[��..,.-..4 aid; ,�r�.r� �aa..� c Rvlde= of the i CIF the A... ,v .,... ammak (cmita�.� coo$ m r# value and paynwnt schedule i 4l be Ruffm itnO, 08/16/2005 18:36 310-996-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 07/10 Mlle Riley--1 City of Palm De wt Art in Public Places Proom m Form A: Developer Application Work Plan/Artwork Scbe& tle G,-, L..- � � ! � , � 1) 8. Req*ed Attacbmem d. Artist Concept Statem ctt! The oxigi nai w mid"Tact artwork DPMRT B1100K i chose to be conside W fnr this project, rqveswu my feelings and opinions ab gut the importance of Public Art in Seneral, and in this case Palm Dwort—a beautifully ,, i , - i s . & ever-dw*gg environment with climatic conditions to be enjoyed, as well as windy sand storms, to deal with. DESERT BLOOM is created to be viewed as a plant farm in process of growth, s 1pifyic the beauty and tenacity of the constant virile changes inherent in the desert tocsin and developmew. The scxtlpkm is intended I o represent the r dia y of form woddag with nature for the enhancement and bow Acation of architecture and the envinmulatt. DESERT BLOOM will be fabricated and finished io a rich, earthy yellow wilt a desert -durable conwwcial grade powdor coat. it will withstand the whims and fumes of the windy sand storms and rains of *e Desert fm at least five yan or more. 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 08/10 Erie Riley--2 City of Palm Dasert Art in Pubic Places Form A: Dev gqw Application Work PlaWArtwotk Schedule (AW08ted) S. Required Attadtments (continued) d ArtW Concept Stateun ou (condwed) I regard PabKc An as an saseMal cwkhmmt ingreiaont fot 4 people and c0=umb4W It can, with its intemedw quaft inspire, educate, Elevate feelings of wondw, bUMr introspective judgement as woll as ewatabMIM. Jt common bond of �Itlkati hopefully, and certainty a cdumSe of earth and skyline for all altos. The following list inched" topics I & d 00 moat imt'octaot to coiW" for my Public Arty outdoor or indoor, and specifically, for my proposed artwork-DFMKT BLOW 1. SAFM- No hazardous atgm diatractivo rafimbM fvr drivers Wd nodate people with disabilities. 2. MAINTENANCE and INSTALLATION�Duraltle "whet for am of manD4nance and removal fbr repaint; parOularly 1-s, consi4aivg the desert chinate, for may proposed artwork- DESERT BLOOM. 3. ENLARGEW TT. -The art wo des design should consider the "eni%W of the span mmounding the installation, in order to activate and enhance them both together. 4. COMPORT and CONTEMn ArON .A watt area, if possible, as pmt of the base or nearby, can enhance the whole expaiewe. S. **COLLABORATION and COMPLETION--A,vy important group proem, A succcssfiilt and timely completion can and should happen when liners is conatxucdve and supportive comet ication and respect for the a ATMes and cmmon cud" ONU acting all iavotved. 6. FWCTiONAJSE OF SPACE--Con"exxfwm of'bwd use natty, recreation, cumteinment or business, etc., Wps to determine die size, form, media color and &W finish umA fair the artwork. 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY PAGE 09/10 Ellie Riley-3 City of Palm Dirt Art in Public Plac= Form A: Developer Application Work Plan/Artwork Schedule (suggested) 8. Required Attachments: e.--Evidence of the value of the proposed artwork: Existing Budget: Architect--$800.00 Landscape Architect-4500.00 Engineering—$2, 800.00 Fabrication 8t Finish Coat—$9,500.00 Base Work--$3,000.00 Electrical--$4,000.00 Installation--$3,000.00.00—includes tramgpomition, liflfing into place, lag bolts: everything necessary to complete the imtallation. Sub-Total--S23,600.00 Plus Contingincy(AS%)=$1,180.00=-$24,780.00 Plus Artist Fees--S5,000.00=$29,780.00 Liability --Under Contractors Liability Insurance Umbrella 08/16/2005 18:36 310-998-5610 ELLIE RILEY Gy ofPalm Domt—Art Aw PA*CPlates 'leis wo&bcd is iamded as a budWtaxy guidek.e to assist in developigg aeauate utwO.tk cast pr*cwns. Owe completed, the ften shmAd reflect A expenses associated viM designing, r.' : w, , :.. y and instAirg the proposed advosk s nd should equal tbr- p► bk att foe. Ddkt+a m in t otel a" vies vrhich ace km tw the £ee will not be refiudtd at pv*ct coapledaa. 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