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Orland residents split over water-tank look; Arts Commission recommends pale yellow and no mural

Orland City Council · March 4, 2025
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Summary

Council reviewed an Arts Commission memo recommending a light 'lemon water' base color, advising against a mural because of durability on galvanized panels, and suggesting wrought-iron fencing and trees for screening. Public commenters were split between hiding the tank with landscaping and adding a visible mural or sculptural work.

City staff presented an Arts Commission recommendation on the new 1-million-gallon water tanksite on Calusa/Sixth Street: choose a light, warm pale yellow ("lemon water" in the commission palette), avoid a painted mural because of durability and maintenance concerns for galvanized-steel panels, and prefer wrought-iron fencing with a row of Italian cypress for visual screening.

During public comment, residents expressed divided views. Jen…

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