Historic Preservation Board Meeting 07.14.2026

The City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing on several applications related to historic preservation and development projects within the city. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals and continuances of applications for digital information kiosks, seawall variances, and significant construction projects such as a senior housing development, exterior facade improvements for a PNC Bank building, and a major expansion of the Bass Museum of Art. The board approved continuances for the digital kiosk and seawall variance applications, and approved a variance for the senior housing project to accommodate an as-built FPL transformer. The PNC Bank facade improvement project was approved with conditions, including extending facade treatments. The Bass Museum expansion was discussed in detail, with the board ultimately voting to continue the item to the September meeting to allow for further refinement of design details, landscaping, and materials. Another major item involved the demolition of two contributing one-story buildings in the North Beach National Register District to allow construction of a new multifamily residential building; the board expressed concerns about architectural design and pedestrian experience and voted to continue the application to September for further development. Throughout the meeting, the board emphasized the importance of balancing historic preservation with new development, ensuring design compatibility with neighborhood character, and addressing flood elevation and accessibility requirements. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several capital improvement and development projects were reviewed with implications for future procurement activity.