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Board recommends city approve Don Wynn statue and public‑art fee reimbursement, asks staff to verify ADA compliance
Summary
The board recommended City Council approve petition 25 PA2 to place a life‑size bronze statue of Don Wynn in the covered pedestrian via at 1090 1st Avenue South and to reimburse the public‑art fee, while asking staff to review ADA compliance and suggesting a permanent plaque in addition to a QR code.
The Naples Design Review Board recommended that City Council approve the placement of a life‑size bronze statue of Don Wynn in the covered pedestrian via of the Wind Building at 1090 1st Avenue South and allow reimbursement of the public‑art fee. The board’s recommendation (petition 25 PA2) includes a staff review for ADA compliance and a suggestion that the installation include a permanent descriptive plaque alongside a QR code linking to the Wynne family history.
Bob Veda (Beck Architectural Group) presented the proposed sculptural piece by Aglay Safa, described as a life‑size, roughly 72‑inch bronze statue anchored to a concrete slab beside a 4‑foot finished stone column. He said the bronze figure would be positioned near the back wall of the via, visible to passersby and diners using the covered outdoor spaces.
Michael Wynn, who identified himself and spoke about his grandfather, delivered a personal history of Don Wynn’s family and civic contributions in Naples dating to the 1930s. He described the family’s businesses and community stewardship and argued the statue would educate residents and visitors about local history.
Board members raised concerns about protrusions and accessibility, noting that a statue arm or elbow could present a hazard to people with limited sight if not properly considered. Planning staff (Jeff Brammer) told the board he would review ADA issues with legal and building staff and that the petitioner would submit ADA‑related documentation as part of the city review. The board added a staff condition that the installation meet applicable ADA requirements and suggested adding a permanent plaque as well as the petitioner’s proposed QR code.
The board’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final approval; staff noted council is expected to consider the petition at a future meeting (noted in staff comments as March).
