CC 2023-04-11_10a Supplemental 1MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
CITY COUNCIL
Sarah Lansburgh, Deputy City Clerk/Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Supplemental Information
Agenda Item 10.a – Consideration of Architectural Review 23-006;
Painting of a New Wall Mural; Location – 101 West Branch Street;
Applicant – Alyssa Manno, Visit SLO CAL
DATE: April 11, 2023
Attached is correspondence received before 4 PM for the above referenced item.
cc: City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
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City Website (or public review binder)
From:Jessica Matson
To:Sarah Lansburgh
Cc:public comment
Subject:Fwd: 4.11.23 Point 10a Mural
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:57:35 AM
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Please read this one during public comment for 10a.
Thanks
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From: Byron J Talley <
Date: April 10, 2023 at 9:07:02 PM PDT
To: Jessica Matson <jmatson@arroyogrande.org>
Subject: 4.11.23 Point 10a Mural
Hello Jessica,
Would you be so kind and make sure my comments are read during tomorrow’s session?
I would like to comment about the potential mural design.
I agree with what the ARC had to say about the current design:
-Add imagery specific to Arroyo Grande
-Add more color to the design to avoid a monochromatic appearance.( It has an unusual green color
covering the entire mural-the butterflies aren’t even their beautiful orange color. And the monarchs are
great but feel it’s not really Arroyo Grande but more so Grover beach. )
-Modify the design to tell a story about Arroyo Grande (I feel it would be best to come up with a design
that reflects the town better.)
Better to not do a mural than to do one that doesn’t mesh with the village.
Thank you for listening to my suggestions.
Byron Talley
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From:Byron J Talley
To:Sarah Lansburgh
Subject:Mural on branch street-section 10a
Date:Monday, April 10, 2023 10:35:22 PM
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Hello Sarah,
Usually I’ve reached out to Jessica but she is away. I would like to add to my public
comments for tomorrow’s city council meeting.
I think the artist is very good and does a great job. I think his work does well in slo and pismo
area but not so much ag.
Also, the current items don’t seem unique to ag as he has done similar designs in other towns
as well-seen below on his Instagram:
The flowers, sun, butterfly, yin/yang are all done elsewhere and it doesn’t have any unique
elements to Arroyo Grande.
I would very much be interested in seeing another rendering from the artist if interested as he
is very talented and I believe he can find something that would work for our town.
Thank you,
Byron Talley
From:SHIRLEY GIBSON
To:Sarah Lansburgh
Subject:Mural
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:34:28 PM
I want to make a short comment on the proposed mural (Klondike building). The mural doesn’t make any
connection to Arroyo Grande. What story is the mural telling? Come to Arroyo for flowers and butterflies? The
army/teal color looks drab in the rendering. Or is the mural just decoration for the building? I think the mural is nice
artwork but lacks a meaning or story.
Best, Shirley Gibson
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From:
To:Sarah Lansburgh
Subject:Mural
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 12:41:53 PM
Hello Sarah.
I would like to voice my opinion on the proposed mural slated for the side of Klondike’s Pizza.
I don’t feel like it fits with the character of the Village of Arroyo Grande. We have so many historical buildings that
reflect the quaintness of our town. I would like a mural that speaks more to our historical nature.
Thank You,
Sarah Loomis Matthews
fourth generation resident.
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