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Board members said the most important conditions included breaking the long façade into smaller vertical volumes with glazed connectors or bridges; redesigning the north paseo to provide a continuous minimum 20-foot buffer between new construction and the park and coordinating with Parks and Recreation to move or remove portions of the park fence; setting aside a recommended minimum of 75 parking spaces for residents; and including the historic-building hardscape treatment presented at the UDRB meeting.

Why this matters: The project closes or reconfigures right-of-way and changes how the site interfaces with an adjacent park and neighborhood frontage along Biscayne Boulevard, so the board focused on public access, pedestrian experience, and the massing of the residential facades facing the park.

Discussion and board direction: Board members and the applicant debated the paseo width and whether the paseo would be public or remain a private easement. Commissioners said the renderings shown in the presentation emphasized a narrow “choke point” at the paseo and asked the applicant to show the wider condition and provide a consistent buffer along the park edge. The applicant said the owner is coordinating with Parks and Recreation about moving the park fence but noted that fence decisions are controlled by the city. Board members repeatedly requested a continuous 20-foot minimum buffer on the north (park-facing) elevation, a visible break in the long façade (two to three building volumes) with recessed glazed openings to corridors, and glazed bridge connectors where needed.

Parking and access: The applicant indicated a surplus of parking relative to a prior project and noted a covenant that weekday paid parking would be capped at rates comparable to the Miami Parking Authority. The board recommended—rather than mandated—a minimum of 75 parking spaces to serve residents and to help replace on-street spaces removed along Biscayne Boulevard.

Motion and outcome: Member Behar moved and Member Perez Azua seconded a motion that read as a recommended approval with the conditions the board read into the record (break up the building volume into at least two or three blocks with bridge connectors and glazed corridor openings; redesign the north paseo with a minimum 20-foot buffer and coordinate with Parks and Recreation to move or remove portions of the fence; recommend a minimum of 75 parking spaces; and include the hardscape design of the historic corner building as presented). The board conducted a roll-call vote; the motion passed by recorded vote with all members present voting yes. The board recorded the action as a recommended approval with conditions.

Next steps: The board’s vote was a recommendation at preliminary review; the applicant must continue coordination with Parks and Recreation on the fence/paseo issues and incorporate the agreed conditions into subsequent submittals. The applicant may also need approvals from other city departments for any right-of-way changes or fence relocation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Miami, FL - Urban Development Review Board - Regular Meeting - May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City of Miami Urban Design Review Board on a preliminary review recommended approval of the development associated with UDRV item number 4 (Foul ID 17492) with multiple conditions aimed at preserving pedestrian access to an adjacent park, reducing perceived building massing and providing resident parking.","taxTitle","Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2890,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646019,"UDRB approves three Biscayne and Live Local projects; roll call votes recorded",696,2058000,2754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3429315-f87cb712e066752b45659c7228bc2eb4&start=2058&end=2754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3429315-f87cb712e066752b45659c7228bc2eb4/thumbnail_2058000.jpg","/articles/6646019/Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/UDRB-approves-three-Biscayne-and-Live-Local-projects-roll-call-votes-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646019-991b34627a8f3395f9e7f9ed3001acc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157930&Signature=Fv8aOmpXFnVcBX~zTUWTDVpuJLvmWSAYZOHlatICXJa2IDoBk1VPf2ujO~W0BIRr1WiR~H5BKSzE~Ny1O1UrzioS0IjhkwIGKf5P2Fem-xEVd~OZ7TfqdUendUgP9APi4XkDNkJxehYhSTWZCbqr3dpyJ~kZkqQ4gZXC6wkD2XQlghsc7kKQhXS1Pmg3jwnRQMxtkFu7AASSgud1rktT6NJ6EX7QPtdr4Ke8cgayd1AaNV26UZnvrgvg2gseRX8YNfMgmqQ7PTNZXY6wmfYWqThAJnkBV3IahVX0JRZHfGdu9moH7zJg-YGVNZ6lyo8SMWyXD8~tJv8KtDkF~g01hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Urban Design Review Board voted to approve three projects during the session: two adjacent Biscayne Boulevard projects presented together but considered separately (UDRB items 5 and 6, track IDs 17621PZ2418644 and 17622PZ241818644) and a separate 36-story live-local project (UDRB item 7, ID 17642).

UDRB items 5 and 6: Biscayne Residences
The two side-by-side, by-right projects located along Biscayne Boulevard were presented as a unified design package by project representatives including Carlos Lago and architect Bernardo Fort Brescia of Arquitectonica. Site A (item 5) was described as roughly one acre with 20 stories, 86 residential units, 4,276 square feet of commercial space, two lodging keys and 224 parking spaces. Site B (item 6) was described as approximately 1.1 acres with 20 stories, 79 residential units, 4,598 square feet of commercial space and 50 parking spaces. Board members praised the materiality and pedestrian activation, noting the projects were designed fully by right with no waivers requested. Member Behar moved approval of item 5 and the motion passed on roll call; the board then approved item 6 in a separate roll-call vote.

UDRB item 7: Live Local 36-story tower
The board also approved a 36-story residential tower presented by representatives from NewSense LLC, Edward Martos and architect Carlos Jimenez of ATO Architects. The applicant said the project would include approximately 328 units, a podium with ground-floor activation, amenity decks and a screened garage; the applicant noted the site is within T6-8 zoning and close to higher-density transit zones. Board members complimented the design and approved the project on a roll-call vote. The board recorded unanimous yes votes for each of these items among the members present.

Votes at a glance
- UDRB item 5 (Track ID 17621PZ2418644) – Motion to approve (mover: member Behar); outcome: approved (roll call: unanimous of members present). Key details presented: 20 stories, ~86 units, 224 parking spaces, 4,276 sq ft commercial.
- UDRB item 6 (Track ID 17622PZ241818644) – Motion to approve (mover: member Behar; seconder: vice chair Barrera); outcome: approved (roll call: unanimous of members present). Key details presented: 20 stories, ~79 units, 50 parking spaces, 4,598 sq ft commercial.
- UDRB item 7 (ID 17642) – Motion to approve (mover: vice chair Ferreira); outcome: approved (roll call: unanimous of members present). Key details presented: 36 stories, approximately 328 units, ground-floor retail, podium amenity deck and screened garage.

What this means: Each approval advances the projects through the UDRB preliminary review process and signals the board's support for the designs as presented; subsequent submittals and interdepartmental reviews remain required before building permits or final approvals.","The Miami Urban Design Review Board voted to approve three separate projects at its meeting: two 20-story Biscayne Boulevard residential towers (UDRB items 5 and 6) presented as a unified design with separate votes, and a 36-story 'live local' tower (item 7). All three items passed by roll-call vote.","actionData","errors"]

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UDRB recommends approval of Biscayne-area development with conditions on paseo, façade and parking

UDRB approves three Biscayne and Live Local projects; roll call votes recorded