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Commission approves variance for Block 40 mural; commissioners press for more local artists
Summary
The commission approved a variance allowing a 31'4" art wall by Eduardo Cobra to project slightly over property lines at Mission Bay Block 40. Commissioners pressed project sponsors to prioritize local artists and staff said OCII controls some opt-out art funds to support local hiring.
The OCII Commission approved a design-for-development variance for a large art wall on Block 40 in Mission Bay South, clearing the way for a painted mural by Eduardo Cobra that screens a parking garage and projects over the property line.
Nikki Henry, assistant development specialist, told the commission the mural on perforated metal panels will project just over the property line ("a foot and a quarter inch" plus up to 4 feet for lighting) and the vertical height of the art wall is 31 feet, 4 inches; the design-for-development standard cited for comparison is smaller. Staff said the artwork is consistent…
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