Alta Developers Plan to Build 96 Unit Development in North Miami

In North Miami, Alta Developers plans to replace an outdated waterfront apartment complex with a 96-unit condo development.

According to an Alta application to Miami-Dade County, the Miami-based development company, directed by Raimundo Onetto, wants to construct an 18-story structure on the 0.8-acre plot where the demolished Mid Bay Club Apartments once stood at 11950 North Bayshore Drive. Records show that in April, Alta asked the county to permit a reduction of the necessary setback from the shoreline to 25 feet.

Buildings with curved balconies and floor-to-glass windows are seen in renderings. A rough estimate of 96 condos has been given for the project, which was designed by Revuelta Architecture International.

According to records, Alta spent $14 million purchasing the Mid Bay Club Apartments and an empty 0.2-acre land across the street last year.

The application for the North Miami project comes as Alta is planning a number of additional projects.

Alta plans to erect an 18-story, 223-unit apartment complex next to Dadeland Mall at 9600 South Dixie Highway. It would be the second 18-story multifamily building constructed by Alta there. It is anticipated that the first 296-unit tower will shortly acquire its certificate of occupancy.

In recent years, North Miami has attracted the attention of investors and developers. The enormous SoLé Mia at 15055 Biscayne Boulevard is being built by Turnberry Development and LeFrak, under the direction of Jackie Soffer. When finished, it will feature 4,000 residential apartments. A joint venture between Turnberry and developer Carlos Rosso is planning a 32-story, 303-unit condo structure in addition to three apartment towers.