2100/2111 COLLINS AVENUE

THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting 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 new civic plaza, an elevated outdoor gathering space, and a canopy, intended to increase the functionality of the museum and improve its 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 a large canopy along the southwest portion of the campus. The project also includes exterior improvements, accessibility improvements, and public realm enhancements totaling 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 and 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 (12,771 sq ft)
• Large covered canopy (5,876 sq ft) over outdoor patio
• Streetscape improvements (4,471 sq ft)
• New curved site wall constructed of oolite
• New entry vestibule at existing window of Isozaki building (2016-2017)
• Raising of finished floor elevation within existing loggia (1950 addition)
• Hurricane proof impact windows and doors
• Resilient landscaping with salt-tolerant, native, or Florida-friendly plants
• On-site stormwater retention systems
• Cool pavement materials on exterior surfaces
• White roofing material and light color exterior floor finishes
• Relocation of all critical MEP systems above base flood elevation to roof level
• Accessibility improvements throughout campus

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Applicant is still finalizing certain design details including fenestration size and placement, and is exploring alternative materials and finishes
• Photometric/lighting plan not yet submitted — to be provided at time of building permit review (Criterion 2g not satisfied)
• Parking waiver required: 64 spaces required for new gallery space, to be satisfied off-site at municipal facilities, subject to City Commission approval
• Off-street loading waiver requested: no on-site loading space proposed despite combined assembly area exceeding 5,000 SF; absence of alley creates practical difficulties
• Florida keystone reintroduction at new site wall must be reviewed for compatibility with historic 1930/1937/1950 phases
• Final exterior materials and finishes not yet determined

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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