Planning & Zoning Meeting 8-12-26

The City of Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting on August 12, 2026, primarily focused on land use amendments, rezoning requests, and related variances for redevelopment projects. A key agenda item involved a small-scale future land use map amendment and rezoning of a property at 652 Southeast 5th Avenue from low density residential to commercial, to facilitate a six-story mixed-use development including retail, restaurant, and a large self-storage facility. The board discussed parking variances, alley closure requests, and conditions to address neighborhood concerns such as removal of commercial trucks and operational hours. The board approved the land use amendment and rezoning with conditions, including removal of illegal commercial truck parking and restrictions on operating hours. Additional items included approval of variances for residential accessory structures, a multifamily development with multiple variances, and a variance to allow office uses on the ground floor of a transit-oriented development property. The meeting also included approval of a water supply plan amendment as part of the city's comprehensive plan. Several motions were passed with conditions to ensure compliance with city codes and neighborhood compatibility.