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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering A Certificate Of Appropriateness For Design And Site Plan For An Addition To The Art And Culture Center Located At 1650 Harrison Street. (20-CP-39)
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilites
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Applicant requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for Design and Site Plan for an addition to an existing institutional facility. The building was originally constructed in 1935 (according to BCPA). The existing structure has served as an important cornerstone of the City of Hollywood throughout its history and has most recently served as the Arts and Cultural center for the City. The addition aims to introduce expanded square footage to the facility that will aim to provide a foundational community space in downtown Hollywood and serve as a transitional gateway between the Lakes Historic District and the new development occurring in and around Young circle and Hollywood Blvd.
The design introduces contemporary elements including clean lines, dynamic curvature, asymmetrical geometry, and a prominent glass fa?ade; all while seamlessly integrating with the existing design and character of the Mediterranean revival architecture. The building incorporates design strategies that help encourage a natural flow between the interior and exterior, which is an important dynamic for community space. While the original building is an exemplar of its time and place (1930s Hollywood); the architecture of the addition will continue to serve well into the future as a contributing example of contemporary design indicative of current times.
As the subject property is zoned Government Use (GU), approval of the request requires City Commission consideration as per Article 4.9 of the City of Hollywood Zoning and Land Development Regulations.
A Joint Board comprised of members of the City of Hollywood Planning ...
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