HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle I - Project InformationALTOS PLAZA
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
PROJECT INFORMATION
ARTICLE I.
Project Information
A. Letter of Intent
B. Major Use Special Permit Application
C. Zoning Write -Up
D. Zoning Atlas
E. Project Data Sheet
F. Deed/Computer
G. Ownership List
H. State of Florida Documents
I. Owner's Authorization Letter
J. Directory of Project Principals
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Altos Plaza
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2180 S.W. lst Street
Miami, Florida
A. INTRODUCTION.
Location: Altos Plaza encompasses a city block with frontage on the North by S.W.
1st Street, the East by S.W 21st Court, the South by S.W. 3rd Street and the West by S.W.
22"d Avenue. Located along the western edge of the Latin District. Primary access is
from S.W 22"d Avenue and S.W. 21st Court.
Neighborhood: The neighborhood consist of Commercial, Office, Industry, and
Multi -family residential Buildings.
Surrounding Employment Centers:
Civic Center, Perforating Arts (currently under construction),
Miami CBD, Brickell Financial District,
Coconut Grove (Mercy Hospital), Coral Gables CBD, and
Miami International Airport
Property: The property is approximately 2.16 acres with approximately 600 feet on
both S.W. 22°d Avenue and S.W. 21st Court and approximately 160 feet on both S.W. 1st
Street and S.W. 3rd Street.
Existing Improvements: There is currently multiple commercial structures and a 16
unit apartment building consisting of 58,488 square feet of improvements
Project Overview Altos Plaza is a proposed mixed -use real estate development to be
located at Southwest lst Street and Southwest 22r'd Avenue. The development
incorporates an array of uses including a 30,000 sq. ft. national supermarket which
becomes the anchor to the project. In addition, the project consists of approximately 320
residential units, 43,500 sq. ft. of retail and office space, approximately 32,000 sq. ft. of
accessory commercial space and a parking structure to accommodate approximately 640
Parking spaces.
The project is designed around an open central atrium that exemplifies the pedestrians
realm. The entire project is lined with pedestrian oriented activities that is in keeping with
the City of Miami's designed objectives and standards.
The proposed project is consistent with the revitalization priorities of the City of Miami,
encouraging in expansion of the City's population that raises per capita income and
enhances the property tax base. The population growth supported by this project
strengthens the City's economic foundation and creates spillover benefits that provide
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Altos Plaza
at
2180 S.W. lst Street
Miami, Florida
jobs and income for other city residents. Employment and income are positively affected
during the construction phase and annually thereafter as new tenants occupy the
residential units.
Governmental Variances Required: None