Jesta Group obtained approval to redevelop the Shucker’s restaurant and Best Western hotel site in North Bay Village into a mixed-use project.
The Village Commission signed off on the development for the 2.31-acre site at 1819 to 1855 79th St. on Jan. 10. Montreal-based Jesta Group owns the property through North Bay Village Holdings LLC.
It would replace the hotel and restaurant with a 30-story project with 345 apartments, 273 hotel rooms, 7,500 square feet of meeting space, 19,679 square feet of restaurants and 677 parking spaces, including some electric vehicle chargers. That would include 18 workforce housing units.
The project would feature a six-floor hotel amenity deck with two pools, a ballroom, a gym/spa, a lounge and a restaurant. The amenity deck on the roof and top floor, which would be exclusively for apartment tenants, would include a pool, a Jacuzzi, a spa, a gym, lounge and a game room.
The apartments would range from 564 to 1,130 square feet. There would be 115 studios, 184 one-bedroom units, and 46 two-bedroom units.
Jesta Group said the project would include a new space for Shucker’s, as the company now owns the restaurant.
“We are incredibly bullish on South Florida,” said Anthony O’Brien, senior managing director of Jesta. “As we develop this landmark project we will continue to grow our portfolio of world class assets in this tremendous market.”
It was designed by Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture. The developer was represented by attorney Alex Tachmes of Shutts & Bowen. Tachmes said the developer will start working on the building permit application and negotiations with construction lender.
The developer has yet to announce the branding of the new hotel.
“This is going to be a unique project that will be a major attraction for residents as well as visitors,” Tachmes said. “North Bay Village is on the rise, and we are tremendously excited to be a part of its growth.”
There could be a big development wave coming to North Bay Village soon. Shoma Group has launched sales for its Shoma Bay condo, WSVN owner Sunbeam Properties rezoned its land for a massive project, and Continuum Co. has a condo development site under contract.
Source: South Florida Business Journal. /. Kobi Karp Architecture. /. Skyscraperpage.com