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South Pasadena commissioners tell Giddey Ostrich owner murals cannot be oversized branding
Summary
At a preliminary review of a proposed painted mural for the Giddey Ostrich microbrewery, the Public Art Commission said the design as presented reads like a business logo and not public art; staff reminded the applicant the project must either meet public-art standards or the owner must pay a 1.5% in-lieu fee before permits issue.
At a Sept. 29 South Pasadena Public Art Commission meeting, commissioners reviewed a preliminary public-art submittal for 09:15–09:21 Meridian Avenue and told the applicant the proposed painted ostrich images look like business branding rather than original public art.
The distinction matters because, Tatiana Marine, the city staff presenter, said the project is subject to the city’s public art program. Marine explained the project is in the downtown specific plan, is zoned mixed-use corridor, and because the commercial remodel exceeds the city’s $250,000 threshold it triggered the public-art requirement. Marine said the applicant has chosen on-site public art rather than paying…
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