Arlington Commons: new proposed development
October 2020 Update: The applications for this project have been withdrawn. see the Preserve Arlington Park website for details.
In July 2019, developer Bahia Vista Associates submitted plans to the City for construction of a new 233-unit apartment complex plus medical buildings at the SW corner of Bahia Vista and Tuttle (in Arlington Park neighborhood), just across Bahia Vista from our Alta Vista neighborhood. 2750 Bahia Vista St., former site of Doctors Hospital.
Also planned for part of this parcel is a new medical office building.
The Arlington Commons project as proposed will require rezoning to a higher-density use. A portion of these apartments is proposed to be "attainable"* housing.
Also planned for part of this parcel is a new medical office building.
The Arlington Commons project as proposed will require rezoning to a higher-density use. A portion of these apartments is proposed to be "attainable"* housing.
References (you need to know the application number whenever you request or look up info from the City):
Arlington Commons Applications, Site Plan 19-SP-11 and Rezone 19-RE-03, filed with the City in December 2019. DRC Jan15/2020.
Arlington Commons (2750 Bahia Vista Street): The Applicant is proposing to construct 233 multiple family dwelling units and renovate the existing parking garage. The parcel is zoned Medical Charitable Institutional (MCI) and the Future Land Use Classification is Multiple Family (Medium Density). To facilitate development a Rezone petition is requested to rezone the parcels to Residential Multiple Family 7 (zone district is currently being modified by the Planning Department). The parcel totals 6.09 acres but a 1.42 acre portion will be split and developed with a medical office facility. This project site is 4.6 acres is area.
APPLICATION NO. 19-CW-08 DISCUSSION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, AND SITE PLAN. Community Workshop Aug 5, 2019.
Go to City website, meetings, and click on this item for full backup documents (large).
Arlington Commons Applications, Site Plan 19-SP-11 and Rezone 19-RE-03, filed with the City in December 2019. DRC Jan15/2020.
Arlington Commons (2750 Bahia Vista Street): The Applicant is proposing to construct 233 multiple family dwelling units and renovate the existing parking garage. The parcel is zoned Medical Charitable Institutional (MCI) and the Future Land Use Classification is Multiple Family (Medium Density). To facilitate development a Rezone petition is requested to rezone the parcels to Residential Multiple Family 7 (zone district is currently being modified by the Planning Department). The parcel totals 6.09 acres but a 1.42 acre portion will be split and developed with a medical office facility. This project site is 4.6 acres is area.
APPLICATION NO. 19-CW-08 DISCUSSION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, AND SITE PLAN. Community Workshop Aug 5, 2019.
Go to City website, meetings, and click on this item for full backup documents (large).
*Some definitions for terms you'll hear here that are often tossed about:
Attainable Housing: nonsubsidized, for-sale housing that is affordable to households with incomes between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). [ULI]
Workforce housing: Households earning 140% or less of local median income: $99,260 or less, monthly rent of $2,481 or less. This term often refers to housing for such essential workers as firefighters, teachers, police officers and nurses. [Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development]
Affordable Housing: no more than 30% of gross household income for housing costs, including utilities. (HUD)
That’s $56,720 or less, with monthly rent of $1,400 or less. In Sarasota County, 37.5% of homeowners and 53.6% of renters. [Herald Tribune]
Attainable Housing: nonsubsidized, for-sale housing that is affordable to households with incomes between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). [ULI]
Workforce housing: Households earning 140% or less of local median income: $99,260 or less, monthly rent of $2,481 or less. This term often refers to housing for such essential workers as firefighters, teachers, police officers and nurses. [Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development]
Affordable Housing: no more than 30% of gross household income for housing costs, including utilities. (HUD)
That’s $56,720 or less, with monthly rent of $1,400 or less. In Sarasota County, 37.5% of homeowners and 53.6% of renters. [Herald Tribune]
