Phase two of Adela at MiMo Bay is moving ahead, spearheaded by Atlanta-based ACRE Real Estate. The project took a major step forward after a rezoning and FLUM amendment were approved on November 21, 2024, allowing for greater density than before. The site at 645 NE 64th Street in Miami is now cleared for up to 337 units, with a maximum building height of 75 feet. As part of the agreement, at least 20 units must be set aside as workforce housing, with 16 of them reserved for households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income. ACRE has previously expressed interest in moving forward on the property, which will prove beneficial given the developers are allowed at most 3 years to obtain building permits. Thus, the UDRB hearing for the development on April 23rd will be one of the first steps in the right direction, with board members approving or denying the design by Corwil Architects.
Likewise, the developer has already submitted permits, including a general construction permit, a site work permit for foundation tasks, and a tree permit that includes the removal of multiple palm species, oak trees, a mango tree, banyan tree, and more. As per the covenant, the developer must “preserve, relocate, or replace all on-site trees to the greatest extent practicable”. The developer is following the agreement by planting all necessary trees, such as bald cypresses, palms, and more to compensate for lost greenery. No permits have been approved yet.
True to a letter provided in the application, the design is meant to not only express homage to MiMo’s design history, but provide setbacks between the development and Legion Park through a pedestrian-orientated paseo. On the portion of the building facing Biscayne Boulevard, there will be 7,086 SF of commercial at a reduced height of 35 FT in accordance with neighborhood height restrictions. Despite consideration into the development’s height, design, and affordability, residents have expressed concern regarding future traffic and density. Several residents also believe the multifamily building is only the beginning to increased heights granted under the Live Local Act.
To accommodate both residents and commercial tenants, the project will include 524 parking spaces: slightly below the 557 required by the Miami21 Code thanks to a 10% reduction granted through a waiver. Plans also include 40 bicycle storage spaces.
According to elevation drawings, the building will stand 6 stories tall, measuring a height of 83 FT. The garage will be fully wrapped with residential units, helping to enclose it and create a more pedestrian-friendly streetscape. In addition, the buildings facade will be composed of coral stone cladding, wire mesh railings, aluminum metal cladding, and green walls to enhance the building’s architectural style.
