Shoreline Review Submitted for “The St. Regis Residences” in Miami
Related Group’s “St. Regis Residences” submitted site plans for a shoreline development review on July 18th. The tower, announced in the past, will rise 48 floors and feature 152 residences. Part of the site plan highlights the benefits to pedestrian connectivity and experience. On both the east and west portion of the property, there will be a public baywalk access path that leads to 450 additional linear feet of baywalk. The property is raised from the ground, making steps and a sloped pathway necessary for accessibility. The tower will be setback 50 feet from the water. Likewise, If plans materialize, the baywalk will have a public “lawn sculpture”, cast in place benches, and other lighting features to enhance the pedestrian experience. Along both the property’s frontage and baywalk will feature adequate native and foreign greenery. The tower will be the 621 FT tall, the tallest on the strip. The Design Architect is RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects), and the Architect of Record is CFE (Cohen Freedman Encinosa & Associates). The tower will rise at 1809 Brickell Ave.
FAA Grants Crane Approvals to Ombelle in Fort Lauderdale
Ombelle, a project in Fort Lauderdale featuring two 43 floor towers, has recently received approval for two tower cranes. Both tower cranes will rise 620 FT on different portions of the site. In a document by the FAA, both filings were given a “determination of no hazard to air navigation for temporary structure”. The document also mentioned that the cranes exceed obstruction standards, but aren’t a hazard to air navigation. These filing approvals come at a time where fence permits, demolition permits, and more were approved. The current site today shows wooden fencing installed and a cleared lot. Construction permits like structural or foundation permits aren’t filed yet, but the developer (Dependable Equities) still has movement in the Accela portal. Ombelle will include 1,100 apartments, 11,217 SF of commercial space, and 1,100 parking spaces at 300 3rd NE 3 Ave. Photos and plans credited to ODA Architecture.
“Hibiscus Grove” Proposed in West Perrine with Affordable and Workforce Units
Hibiscus Grove, a newly proposed affordable and workforce housing development by Integra is moving forward. The development has already been through rounds of approvals and previously received the go-ahead for 270 units, but the company is hoping to amend their site plan for 300 units. Exact numbers are unknown, but the developer has stated they’ll provide 40% or more of the units as affordable housing. This means at least 120 units will be designated as affordable housing, providing much needed housing relief for the area. To accommodate the planned 300 units, there will be 295 parking spaces and 12 bicycle parking spaces. On the bottom floor, pedestrians and residents alike have access to 5,751 SF of retail space, a community center, and a leasing office. In terms of the pedestrian realm, current sidewalk space will be expanded in hopes to alleviate future foot traffic. Because the development is transit accessible, a new sidewalk will also be built that connects the tower to the existing busway. Canopy greenery is significantly reduced from the existing site (67,425 Sf of canopy reduced to 11,100 SF via plans last year). Replacement greenery will be a mix of native and foreign landscaping that provides shade. According to elevations, the tower will rise 11 floors or 107 FT to the roof and about 117 FT to the elevator shaft. As per site plan drawings, the developer is opting to place the parking garage along W Indigo Street rather than creating a highrise podium both to reduce costs but also improve facade aesthetics. The location is 9948 W Hibiscus St, Unincorporated Miami Dade. Renderings and drawing are from Lantz-Boggio Architects & Interior Design.
Hallandale Beach Proposes Sweeping Amendments to Residential Development Regulations
Hallandale Beach’s Planning and Zoning Board will vote on amending multiple residential development regulations. The meeting will take place on July 24, 2024 with staff recommending approval. Part of their recommended approval comes at a time where the “necessity for additional housing typologies continue to emerge. Smaller units provide an opportunity to expand the housing stock to include unit types that accommodate the diverse lifestyles and needs of the community”. The first to be amended is the minimum yard setbacks in the RD-12 district. Minimum yard setbacks were cut to the equivalent of single-family setbacks in the area. Likewise, in the past multifamily buildings (3 units or more) were forced to undergo a town-home typology. Now proposed changes allow for multifamily in any configuration. However, density in the RD-12 district will be decided later on. The minimum unit size for multifamily buildings citywide is reduced to 450 SF. When affordable housing units are at least 15% of the building, the minimum unit size can be reduced to 400 SF (Down from, 450 SF). Likewise, units with a minimum floor area of 500 SF can be counted as half a unit. For multi-family buildings, previous parking requirements were 1.75 spaces for every efficiency unit, 2.0 spaces for every 2 bedroom unit, and so on. Now, there will be a simplified requirement of 1.5 spaces per units. 10% of required parking will be added on as “guest parking” as is the standard for years. To sum:
Conceptual Site Plan Revealed for Citadel’s New Headquarters
A pre-application was filed on Friday (7/19/24) for 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, the site of Citadel’s new global headquarters. Although plans aren’t official and the purpose of the pre-application request was to review the RTZ site plan approval process, it’s progress. In an attached letter, plans call for the development to be in phases. The first phase will be the office at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive using applicable RTZ regulations. According to plans, the headquarters will be mixed-use. There will be a flagship hotel, office space, retail, health/fitness, food/beverage, and ample parking. Likewise, there will be a large baywalk with trees and a 55.92′ setback. On the right side of the lot, there will be a hotel drop off and an office drop off at the tower’s frontage. If conceptual drawings materialize, there will be a public terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. Drawings show the tower as rounded. As it rises, it will slope upwards into a tapered design (please see example image below). As reported months ago, Foster and Partners will be the main architect. The architect on record according to conceptual plans is AAI architects.
Updated Plans and Designs Revealed for “Merrick Parc”
MG Development & partners have submitted updated design and height specifications for Merrick Parc, a twin-tower development. Initially proposed as two 19-story rental buildings with 450 residential units along with extensive retail space, new plans oversee an increase in height and density. The property is strategically located near Coral Gables and the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, an area which is seeing a flurry of development. In total, the development will have 806 units, 819 parking spaces, and 16,750 SF of commercial space. Unlike previous plans, these towers rill rise 32 floors or 361 FT for both the north and south tower. Likewise, the new towers have enhanced pedestrian-level design including more linear units, shade trees, and more retail SF. The development is located at 3898 Shipping Ave with the architect responsible for photos and design being Behar Font.
ROVR Developments Submits Plans for “Delaware Parkway”
ROVR development has submitted new plans for a 3-phased development named, “Delaware Parkway”. Plans include 1,000 units, 1,318 parking spots, and 0 SF of commercial space. There will be three towers in total. Two towers rise 12 floors (136 FT) while one rises 15 floors (159 FT). The 15 floor building will be at the lot’s corner. To meet requirements for retail square feet, the developers are planning to add 65,852 SF of commercial space in the second parcel. Likewise, the next parcel will feature about 400 less units than the first parcel proposed. The architectural firm and its respected renderings are credited to Anillo Toledo Lopez. The site is located at 1701 Delaware Parkway.
“Little River North” proposed in Little River using the Live Local Act
The next Live Local Act to arise in Miami came in July’s Urban Development Review Board Meeting. The project by 8038 AND 165 OWNER LLC will encompass 2.17 acres and develop an abandoned lot in Little River. The project will include 454 units with 40% of the units being affordable. Accompanying the development will be a generous 19,219 SF of commercial space, 697 parking space, and 24,454 SF of green/open space. The tower’s elevations show a 28 floor tower rising 321 feet to the tallest point. However, because the Live Local Act allows for developers to use heights permissible on lots up to one mile away, the developer has a maximum height of 48 floors. The parcel located at 8038 NE 2nd Ave can use zoning from 6380 NE 4th Ave which is less than one mile away.
20 Floor Development Proposed in Allapattah, Miami
Gamla Cedron HD, LLC has proposed a new high-rise in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami named Gamla Health District. The development will rise 20 floors, or 236 FT. There will be 224 units in 3 configurations: studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedrooms. The tower will have 257 parking spots enclosed around linear units. Of those parking spaces 7 are accessible and 52 are EV compatible. Included in the podium is 12 bicycle rack spaces, although none are required under code. No retail space will be included. The bottom floor includes co-working space for residents, a lobby, and a leasing office. The tower enhances pedestrian activity by including 6 more feet of sidewalk space, native landscaping, and a fountain. Behar Font is the architect. The tower is located at 1355 NW 15th Street.