Apartments at Temple Beth Sholom
This project is a high-density, 275-unit apartment building at the northwest corner of Tuttle & Bahia Vista. (Across the street from a similar apartment project, Bahia Vista Apartments, in construction 2025-2026.)
Officially "Temple Beth Redevelopment", 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue
Officially "Temple Beth Redevelopment", 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue
SEPT 30 2025 UPDATE: APPROVED.
After the initial submission Comp Plan Amendment was denied (4Aug City Commission meeting), this project was resubmitted under Live Local laws: 2025-ASP-13. Under the Administrative Review process, meaning none of the usual process of DRC/Planning Board/City Commission & public comments; if it meets code, it automatically gets approved.
The resubmission is essentially the same as described below, except 110 of the units will be attainable (all at 120%AMI) (as opposed to earlier submission just 32).
After the initial submission Comp Plan Amendment was denied (4Aug City Commission meeting), this project was resubmitted under Live Local laws: 2025-ASP-13. Under the Administrative Review process, meaning none of the usual process of DRC/Planning Board/City Commission & public comments; if it meets code, it automatically gets approved.
The resubmission is essentially the same as described below, except 110 of the units will be attainable (all at 120%AMI) (as opposed to earlier submission just 32).
REZONE TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RMF-7
This application proposes to subdivide (sort of) the 10-acre property, with the north 4 acres retaining the synagogue, relocated parking lot; other buildings removed. On the south 6 acres, Gilbane Development to develop a 4-story, 275-unit apartment building (as of July 2025, 32 units "attainable") plus 350-space garage plus 80 surface parking spots.
This project goes through the full "regular" development application process, with Development Review Committee, Planning Board, then City Commission meetings.
Rezone application for subdivision and rezone to multi-family high-density: 25-RE-04. Site Plan: 25-SP-06. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Future Land Use Map (FLUM): 24-PA-02.
This application proposes to subdivide (sort of) the 10-acre property, with the north 4 acres retaining the synagogue, relocated parking lot; other buildings removed. On the south 6 acres, Gilbane Development to develop a 4-story, 275-unit apartment building (as of July 2025, 32 units "attainable") plus 350-space garage plus 80 surface parking spots.
This project goes through the full "regular" development application process, with Development Review Committee, Planning Board, then City Commission meetings.
Rezone application for subdivision and rezone to multi-family high-density: 25-RE-04. Site Plan: 25-SP-06. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Future Land Use Map (FLUM): 24-PA-02.
Several community concerns include the high-densification of our neighborhoods, with its inherent issues, future potential for Temple Beth Sholom's use for their portion of the site, stormwater issues, low number of attainable housing units offered, many serious impacts on abutting Lyle Street residents, and traffic volume and safety on Bahia Vista.
A change.org petition opposing this development has been created by local resident Larry S.
A change.org petition opposing this development has been created by local resident Larry S.
The Plan, from presentations to neighborhood groups in Feb 2025:
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One concern at this particular site is traffic: this 275-unit apartment building, right across from the Bahia Vista Apartments, a 250-unit apartment building (now in construction) at the corner of Tuttle & Bahia Vista, an already "failed" intersection that backs up horribly, and often. How can this intersection and Bahia Vista Street accommodate ingress/egress for these additional 525 housing units? The traffic impact analysis commissioned by the City says it won't be a problem. Can you find any traffic concerns with this plan? |
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Note: Developer has increased the number of attainable units to 32*. (Previously): Only 20* units attainable housing (where other local projects of this size usually offer about 35 attainable units)? It turns out that the number of attainable units required by the City for this project, calculated on the number of "bonus" units for increased density, is based on the full 10-acre site, despite that the apartment development is for just SIX of those acres. (If calculated from that 6 acres only, 38 attainable units would be required.)
Backup documents City e-docs page.
Search Type = Development Applications Keyword, Project Name = *Temple Beth* , or simply search by application number.
One can also easily view backup documents directly from Meeting Agendas by name and date of meeting. Makes for great beach reads.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment *24-PA-02*
Rezone with Site Plan *25-RE-04* and *25-SP-06*
*25-TCS-07* traffic impact study
*25-PM-01* provisional use permit A Provisional Use Permit for religious institution within a multifamily zoning. The PUP process is administrative, and is issued by the City Manager or their designee, without public hearings. Only property owners (& neighborhood association) within 500 feet of site are notified of this and only they have legal standing to appeal, and only within 14 calendar days of date of notification.
Search Type = Development Applications Keyword, Project Name = *Temple Beth* , or simply search by application number.
One can also easily view backup documents directly from Meeting Agendas by name and date of meeting. Makes for great beach reads.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment *24-PA-02*
Rezone with Site Plan *25-RE-04* and *25-SP-06*
*25-TCS-07* traffic impact study
*25-PM-01* provisional use permit A Provisional Use Permit for religious institution within a multifamily zoning. The PUP process is administrative, and is issued by the City Manager or their designee, without public hearings. Only property owners (& neighborhood association) within 500 feet of site are notified of this and only they have legal standing to appeal, and only within 14 calendar days of date of notification.
Public meetings already held for this development application
Mon Aug 4, 9am, City Commission. Comprehensive Plan amendment denied 3-2; hence, zoning and site plan rendered moot.
Wed June 11, 1.30pm, Planning Board Meeting, City Hall. Planning Board unanimously recommended denial.
Wed, April 16, 9am, City Hall: DRC. Temple Beth development application 2nd submission. DRC has fully signed off.
Wed, Feb 5, 9am, City Hall, Development Review Committee DRC meetings review technical details of application.
Feb 24 & Feb 25, 2025: Neighborhood Presentations by Joel Freedman and Gilbane staff : AVNA meeting Mon Feb 24, 7pm, YMCA, and at APNA (Arlington Park) meeting Tues Feb 25, 6pm, Arlington Park Gym.
August 2024 Community Workshop: 24-CW-21. Minutes from public comments at CW are included in 25-SP-06 Site Plan document.
Mon Aug 4, 9am, City Commission. Comprehensive Plan amendment denied 3-2; hence, zoning and site plan rendered moot.
Wed June 11, 1.30pm, Planning Board Meeting, City Hall. Planning Board unanimously recommended denial.
Wed, April 16, 9am, City Hall: DRC. Temple Beth development application 2nd submission. DRC has fully signed off.
Wed, Feb 5, 9am, City Hall, Development Review Committee DRC meetings review technical details of application.
Feb 24 & Feb 25, 2025: Neighborhood Presentations by Joel Freedman and Gilbane staff : AVNA meeting Mon Feb 24, 7pm, YMCA, and at APNA (Arlington Park) meeting Tues Feb 25, 6pm, Arlington Park Gym.
August 2024 Community Workshop: 24-CW-21. Minutes from public comments at CW are included in 25-SP-06 Site Plan document.
