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Commission continues Ghirardelli storefront mosaic and lighting plans after extended debate
Summary
Commissioners continued review of proposed mosaics and exterior lighting at 509 State Street, asking the applicant to restudy size, material and color and to return with revised designs; commissioners unanimously supported the proposed pendant lights and were split on string lights and tile treatment.
The Historic Landmarks Commission continued review Aug. 13 of a proposal for new pendant and string lighting and four mosaic panels in the recessed loggia at 509 State Street (El Pueblo Viejo landmark district), asking the applicant to restudy the artwork’s size, material and color and return with revised designs.
Applicant Linda Osmundson, senior development manager for Ghirardelli, presented designs that include four tiled mosaics on either side of the loggia, four decorative pendant fixtures, and string lights across the recessed area. Staff told the commission the city attorney considers the mosaics “murals” under…
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