“Uptown Harbor” by Dezer Development is subject to a site plan approval by the Planning & Zoning Board of North Miami Beach on August 12th. The project was originally proposed on November 10th, 2020 and had approval for both a development agreement and a conceptual plan. Up until May 9th, 2024, progress has been continuous. There will be eight blocks. In total the development will have 335,109 SF of commercial-retail space, 197,768 SF of office space, 2,000 residential units (subject to change), a 244-key hotel, and 4,743 parking spots. However, the developer is entitled to slightly more SF of commercial-retail space/residential units per a city and developer agreement.
In this post, there will be an in-depth analysis for each block. Starting with block S1. Block S1 will border NE 163rd St and NE 36th Ave. It will be 21 floors high or 283 FT. It will contain 98,943 SF of commercial, 177,368 SF of office space, and 878 parking spots. Uniquely, North Miami Beach has minimum and maximum parking requirements. The developers could’ve had 641 parking spots on block S1 or 1,105 parking spots at max.
The next phase is the S2 block, introducing two residential towers standing at 38 and 35 stories with heights of 394 FT and 364 FT respectively. Together, the buildings will add 643 residential units, 32,004 SF of retail space, and 1,070 parking spaces to the area.
The towers will be anchored by a shared parking podium, designed to integrate seamlessly into the streetscape. Street-facing residential units will line the interior roads, while a masked parking garage will be positioned along NE 163rd Street to minimize its visual impact. The towers are also setback from the major thoroughfare via a slender park.
The tallest block is Block S3, with two high-rise towers set to become the tallest in North Miami Beach. One will rise 48 stories to a height of 493 FT, while the other will reach 45 stories at 463 FT.
The development will introduce 832 residential units and 22,398 SF of retail space, all supported by a multi-level podium housing 1,791 parking spaces. If completed as planned, these towers will be the tallest in North Miami Beach.
Moving to block S4, there will be one tower at 46 floors or 486 FT. It will distinctively have no parking spots, with offsite parking provided by block S3. There will be 33,111 SF of commercial, 20,400 SF of office, and 336 residential units.
Transitioning over to the N-labeled blocks, block N1 will function as a community focal point. The 6 floor, 83 FT building will contain 131,658 SF of commercial space, 17,398 SF of gym use, a police sub-station, a fire rescue station, and a 2,141 SF community center for residents. To accommodate the various uses, the building will have 617 parking spaces on site, more than the 605 maximum North Miami Beach sets.
Block N2 will be split into a residential and hotel block. The residential block will be 12 floors or 152 FT. There will be 153 units, 27,177 SF of retail space, and 215 parking spots.
The hotel block will be west from it. The wedge-shaped building will also rise 12 floors but be 147 FT. There will be 244 hotel rooms for guests and 2,529 SF of commercial. Parking is provided on the residential N2 block.
The final block named TH will have 36 town homes with waterfront access.
The project will be in four phases. The first phase will be construction Block N1 (the community center) and Block S1, the 21 floor office and retail building. The second phase will involve constructing roadway improvements, park space, the canal, and other bay walk features. The third phase will undergo the construction of a waterfront promenade by constructing retail, restaurants, and other uses along the water from block S2, S3, and N2. The fourth and final phase will be the construction of all major condominium towers, the hotel, rental apartments, and town homes.
Dezer Development is requesting multiple administrative waivers. Waivers range from allowing more than 14 floors on specific plots, requesting garage screening instead of liner units, and more. A total of 15 waivers are requested.
The architect is Zyscovich Architects. The location of the master-development is 3501 Sunny Isles Blvd.
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North Miami Beach really embodies ridiculousness of South Florida development. You should also mention the controversies of the 2020 meeting which ended really late at night with the comissioners and mayor fighting and muting each other.