2100/2111 COLLINS AVENUE

THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART

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Proposal

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions and site improvements to The Bass Museum of Art campus, including partial demolition of portions of the existing structure, demolition of the existing surface parking lot, and construction of a new one-story ground-floor gallery building. The proposal also includes the creation of a civic plaza, an elevated outdoor gathering space, and a canopy, intended to improve museum functionality, visitor experience, and the campus relationship to surrounding streets and Collins Park.

From the Letter of Intent

The proposal involves a museum expansion at The Bass Museum of Art, introducing a new gallery building, civic plaza, elevated outdoor gathering space, and canopy along the southwest portion of the campus. The project includes approximately 3,836 square feet of new building area, 12,771 square feet of raised platform area, 5,876 square feet of covered canopy area, and 4,471 square feet of streetscape improvements. The design aims to preserve the visual primacy of the historic Russell Pancoast building while enhancing the overall museum campus with resilient, contextually compatible additions.

• New ground floor gallery building with 18-foot floor-to-ceiling height above Design Flood Elevation
• New civic plaza with elevated landscaped platform
• Elevated outdoor gathering space and patio set above BFE
• Large canopy providing shade and shelter
• Streetscape improvements along southwest portion of campus
• Raising of finished floor elevation within existing loggia (1950 addition)
• New code-compliant entry vestibule at existing window of Isozaki building (2016-2017)
• New curved site wall constructed of oolite
• Hurricane proof impact windows and doors per FBC 2023
• Resilient landscaping with salt-tolerant, native, or Florida-friendly plants
• Stormwater retention systems
• Cool pavement materials on exterior surfaces
• White roofing material and light color exterior floor finishes
• All critical MEP systems relocated to roof above base flood elevation
• Accessibility improvements

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Applicant is still finalizing design details including fenestration size and placement and exploring alternative materials and finishes
• Photometric/lighting plan not yet submitted — to be provided at time of building permit review
• Parking waiver required: 64 spaces required but proposed to be satisfied off-site at municipal facilities, subject to City Commission approval
• Off-street loading waiver requested due to absence of an alley on site, which limits vehicle access and may create traffic hazards on Park Avenue or Collins Avenue
• Florida keystone finish details and samples still to be finalized and submitted for Board review
• Paint color and exterior surface finishes and materials still to be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Board

Previous Orders

Cover Sheet

Mailing Labels

Microfilm

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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