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C.1 - Art in Public PlacesJUNE 16, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING MEETING Zoning Code Amendment 22-04 ❖Amending Chapter 18.06 –Definition ❖Adding Chapter 18.81 –Art in Public Places Proposal Proposing to Amend Title 18 (Zoning) 1.Adding a definition for “Arts in Public Places” to Chapter 18.06-Definitions ▪"Art in Public Places" means any work of art which is designed for and sited in a space accessible to the public, from a public square to a wall inside a building open to the public.” 2.Add Chapter 18.81 –Art In Public Places 2030 Vision Statement Goal 3 to Promote Economic Development by updating zoning in preparation for future development and attract and retain businesses Preserve and protect our community and its exceptional quality of life through thoughtful planning ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Art in Public Places has the power to: ▪add beauty, character, and a sense of history to the city ▪provides a diverse and culturally rich environment ▪enhances the quality of life ▪educates the public ▪becomes an economic asset by attracting new business and visitors https://riversidecvb.com/play/arts-culture/ Purpose 1.Establish a standard to include works of art in new Development Projects. 2.Establish a fund to be used exclusively for the creation, purchase, installation, security, and maintenance of art in public spaces throughout the City. ART means all forms of original creations: ▪Sculptures ▪Painting ▪Graphic Arts ▪Mosaics ▪Photography ▪Crafts in clay, fiber and textiles, wood, metal plastics, and other materials ▪Calligraphy ▪Stained glass ▪Mixed media ▪Lighting elements ▪Dedication ceremonies ▪Water generated art “Love” sculpture in New York City (Stock Photos from f11photo/Shutterstock) https://inlandempire.us/city-of-riverside-reaches-out- to-community-on-public-art/ APPICABILITY Art in Public Places requirements will apply to all construction or rehabilitation projects: ▪New commercial and industrial construction ▪Remodeling or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial property ▪Residential subdivisions or development of two or more units The creator of the work of Art shall be an Artist ▪Record of exhibitions ▪Public commissions ▪Sales of works ▪Educational attainment EXCEPTIONS ▪Public projects ▪Remodeling, repair, or reconstruction caused by a natural disaster ▪Remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of residential units ▪Nonprofit, social service, or cultural institution projects ▪Low, moderate, and affordable housing developments ▪Private educational institutions REQUIREMENTS Art Value: ▪1% of the estimated total building valuation for all new development projects (except single-family residential) ▪½% of 1% of the estimated total building valuation for single - family residential projects In-Lieu Fee: ▪Monetary contribution in-lieu of the public art shall be collected in the same amount as the required Art Valuation. PUBLIC ART FUND ▪The in-lieu fee will be managed through a Public Art Fund ▪Funds will be exclusively used for Art ▪Location preference: library, parks, office buildings, sidewalks, lobbies, traffic islands, and plazas. ▪Location and art shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. PUBLIC ART FUND ▪Recommendations for installations may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Art Committee, the Planning Commission, City Council, or other city committee ▪Ideas discussed by the Parks and Recreation Committee: Beehive shaped monument art Wall Art Artistic Wraps for dumpster enclosures and utility boxes Mosaic wall art along Barton Road next to Grand Terrace Elementary Veterans Freedom park mural Digital Sign for the city Statue at Palm and Barton Road OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENACE Works of Art shall remain on the approved property and maintained in the manner originally approved by the city ▪Title for the work of art will be required ▪A recorded covenant or agreement ▪Successive owners are responsible for the work of art ▪The city will enforce maintenance, repair, or restoration ▪Art donated and accepted by the city or installed on public property will be owned and maintained by the city REVIEW PROCESS AND STANDARDS Submittal requirements: ▪The developer shall submit a proposal and artistic rendering of the proposed artwork or indicate an intention to pay the in-lieu fees ▪The proposal for the work of Art shall be considered as an element of the Site and Architectural review process ▪Require review and approval by the Planning Commission REVIEW PROCESS AN STANDARDS ▪Conceptual compatibility ▪Appropriateness ▪Preservation and integration of natural features ▪Structural and surface integrity ▪Representation of a variety of Art within the community ▪Appropriate in scale, form, and content with the immediate general social and physical environment PROCEDURES FOR ART DONATED TO THE CITY ▪The art will be reviewed as part of the Site and Architectural design review process ▪A written agreement from the Artist waiving his/her rights under the California Art Preservation Act or other applicable law. ▪The Artwork will be reviewed by Planning and provide recommendation to the Planning Commission to accept, conditionally accept, or denied the proposed work of art. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ART DONATED TO THE CITY ▪Works of Art shall be one-of-a kind ▪Preliminary sketches, photographs must be submitted ▪Art appraisal or other evidence of value is required ▪Plans shall include the location and compatibility with the proposed development ▪Must be displayed in an area available to the general public REMOVAL OF PUBLIC ART ▪The site review process outlined on this Ordinance, unless the replacement is identical and in the same location as originally approved ▪The cost of the replacement shall be equal or greater ▪The location of the replacement must meet public visibility requirements ▪The Art shall be installed within 180 days of the removal ▪The owner may choose to pay an in-lieu fee equivalent to the replacement cost ADDITIONA REQUIREMENTS The City Manager will prepare an annual report to the City Council indication the amount of revenues accumulated in the Art in Public Places Fund and the expenditures made in the preceding fiscal year The Art in Public Places fee does not replace the required development fees, application fees, or other fees as part of the normal development review process The City Manager may request the City Council to exclude certain capital improvement projects from the provisions of this ordinance. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) These amendments are exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) in that the activity is cover by the general rule that CEQA applies to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect of the environment. This proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment because the amendments only changing administration procedures. Public Notice Notice was provided in accordance with state law. As of today, Staff has not received any comments. Recommendation ADOPT THE ATTCHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 22- 04 IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3)AND RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 OF THE GRAND TERRACE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18.06 (DEFINITIONS)AND ADDING CHAPTER 18.81 ESTABLISHING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUIREMENTS Questions?