HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-096 Approval of Gasper Art Mural at 250 S Federal HighwayRESOLUTION NO.2023- U t�j;
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 811-140, OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, THE APPLICANT, LAURA GASPER, REQUESTS
APPROVAL OF ITS MURAL LOCATED AT 250 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AND INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE INTO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the City Commission approved Ordinance 2022-016,
which amended the City's Public Art Program to include review of all murals visible to the
public, whether on public property, private property, publicly funded, or otherwise; and
WHEREAS, Section 811-140 of the City's Land Development Code, entitled "Mural
Guidelines" provides that the City of Dania Beach recognizes that a superior and diverse aesthetic
character of the City's built environment is vital to the quality of the life of its residents, and to
the economic success of its businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach Public Art Program is intended to encourage a
stimulating cultural environment that reflects and enhances the City's heritage, diversity, and
character through public artworks integrated in the architecture, infrastructure, and landscape;
and
WHEREAS, murals are an important part of the program that is to be first reviewed by
the Public Art Advisory Board, which met on June 12, 2023, and approved the proposed mural
depicted in Exhibit B, which exhibit is incorporated by reference into this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City's mural guidelines are designed to assure that murals within Dania
Beach enhance the appearance of the area without confusing drivers and/or pedestrians or
causing any other negative impact on public safety or welfare; and
WHEREAS, the proposed mural theme for this property is a connection through music
and art that depicts a colorful image of waves of music, city life and sunshine; and
WHEREAS, this mural will provide a wonderful photo opportunity for both visitors and
residents of the City of Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, all publicly viewed murals must be: (1) visually accessible to the public; (2)
made of materials that ensure mural longevity and durability; (3) be painted on a surface and
structure that is stable and ready for painting; (4) meet standards of artistic quality and suitability
for the neighborhood; (5) that the property owner and artist have a plan for painting the mural
that ensures the safety of painters and the public, and that does not impede public access. If the
safety plan submitted is not being adhered to, and the City has identified a safety risk to either
the artist and/or the public, the City has the right to stop work until such time that safety issues
or concerns are addressed by the artist; (6) that the artist use an approved graffiti/UV coating on
the finished mural that provides resistance to vandalism and weather; and (7) that the
business/property owner provide a copy of a signed agreement in which the business/property
owner commits to keep the mural unchanged and in good condition for a minimum of five (5)
years for permanent murals; and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Advisory Board and the City Administration are
recommending approval of the mural.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That pursuant to Chapter 28 "Land Development Regulations," at Section
811-140, the City Commission approves the mural depicted in Exhibit `B."
Section 3. That the approvals granted by this Resolution are subject to the Applicant's
compliance with the following conditions:
A. That the artist uses an approved graffiti/UV coating on the finished mural that
provides resistance to vandalism and weather;
B. That the business/property owner provide a copy of a signed agreement in
which the business/property owner commits to keep the mural unchanged and
in good condition for a minimum of five (5) years for permanent murals.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on %F`= , l ,o t Z2 , 2023.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK J%®_ d�� MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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EXHIBIT "A"
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