PREPARED BY: Griffen Dempsey DATE OF MEETING: 11/03/2025
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR AN ART PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED PUBLIC ART TILE MOSAIC TO BE PLACED ON THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING AT 13201 SAN PABLO AVENUE, APN 526-011-012, AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 17.63 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
CEQA: This project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) "common sense exemption", because it will only involve placement of artwork on the exterior of an existing building, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have an impact on the environment.
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Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COUNCIL PRIORITY WORKPLAN STATEMENT
FY 2025-27 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement
Focus on Economic Development and Fiscal Diversification is a Top Council Priority contained in the FY 2025-27 City Council Adopted Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
REQUESTED ACTION
Consider adopting resolution for an Art Permit for a proposed public art mosaic to be placed on the exterior of an existing office building currently under renovation at 13201 San Pablo Avenue, APN: 526-011-012. Under Section 17.63.080 of the Municipal Code, following recommendation from the Planning Commission and consultation with the Art Curator, City Council shall review and approve an Art Permit, after considering whether the proposal of the public art is consistent with the regulations set forth in the Art in Public Places Ordinance included in Chapter 17.63 of the San Pablo Zoning Ordinance
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SanPablo/#!/SanPablo17/SanPablo1763.html#17.63.080
Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses:
The proposed art piece would be located on the wall of an existing three-story office building that is located within the SP-2 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan and is designated Regional Commercial. It is also within ...
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