Arosa Developers, based in Brooklyn, have submitted plans for a slender tower along a linear parking lot at 315 NE 3rd Street. Plans originally called for “Selo Hotel Condo” by H Group Capital, although the project fell through following a $5.75 million dollar foreclosure. The building is being designed by FSMY Architects and is planned to include 607 units, 3,727 SF of commercial space, and 659 parking spaces. Units range from studio apartments, 1 bedroom units, 2 bedroom units, and 3 bedrooms units at a max of 1,416 SF. The property will rise atop a 52 space parking lot built to house cars from “Nola Lofts”, an adjacent high-rise building built in the 2000s. Hence, of the 659 parking spaces will be 52 reserved for Nola Loft’s residents. Additionally, The tower will be the tallest in Fort Lauderdale, reaching heights 54 floors.

As per basic Fort Lauderdale code requirements, provided open space is supposed to compose of at least 10% of the site’s area. In this case, the 27,624 SF lot needs at least 2,762 SF of open space. The developer will extend beyond this requirement, with a total of 20,288 SF. The same rule applies for landscaping, with 1,390 SF given on site.

According to site plans, the tower will front both NE 2nd Street and NE 3rd Street. A lobby will face NE 3rd Street along with a 816 SF commercial unit equipped with an ADA accesible ramp. On the other side, a large 2,910 SF commercial space is proposed.

Elevations feature a high-rise rising 603 FT to the architectural top, with spandrel glass mimicking linear units along both streets. A preceding FAA application filed in August indicated a height of 615 FT, albeit FAA filings aren’t symbolic of a tower’s height as they can go higher than planned elevations.

Location: 315 NE 3rd Street