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PublicArtCommission | 2006-09-13 | 2 | informed Staff that the proposed amphitheatre will also be equipped with a power outlet for staged performances. At the last meeting, the Commission suggested the amphitheatre be used as part of their cultural requirements. The Commission requested the applicant submit a plan showing the details of amphitheatre more clearly. The Commission also requested additional grading, and additional trees to help buffer the noise from surrounding areas. The applicant has complied with the requests. In response to Chair Huston's question regarding direct public access to the amphitheatre, Mr. Qualls stated that there are access points between the buildings in two locations and along the front side and back side of the retail area. Chair Huston expressed concerns with the success of the amphitheatre without any direct access. Commissioner Wolfe stated that the developer would likely advertise the performances so the vendors would benefit from it. He acknowledged concerns whether or not it is ADA accessible. Chair Huston shared some additional concerns. One was the nature and scale of the space, the second was the programming, and lastly whether the space would be utilized as a public area. Mr. Qualls agreed to submit an annual programming schedule to the Planning & Building Director for approval. Deborah Owen and Mike Sheppard from the Frank Bette Center of Performing Arts were present and informed the Commission that from what she can tell by the plans, this will be a wonderful accommodation for community art, with plenty of options for programming. The onsite manager is responsible for scheduling all of the events. There will also be signage near the amphitheatre stating that this space is available with a contact number. Ms. Owen added that for the visual arts requirement, there could be a sculpture show, or an exhibit of a known artist. It could also be a story telling space. There was one speaker slip. Chair Huston opened the public hearing. Daniel Levy, 1926 Broadway, spoke in favor of this space. He would like to know if the owners would be providing all of the advertising for the different performances. Chair Huston closed the public hearing. Commissioner Wolfe had several points to bring up. The first concern was with the benches that are currently located on the stage area. He asked if they could they be moved adjacent to the path? The other concern was whether the seating area has adequate lighting. Mr. Qualls informed the Commission that the Planning Board had approved the lighting requirements. There have been several Planning Board public hearings and discussions with staff regarding the lighting plan. The issue was that this area was not intended for nighttime use. Minutes of September 13, 2006 Special Public Art Commission Meeting. Page 2 | PublicArtCommission/2006-09-13.pdf |