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Planning and Zoning Board OKs land-use change and rezoning for 541 E. 20 Second St., approves variances with conditions

5693899 · August 28, 2025
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Summary

The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board voted to approve a land-use amendment and companion rezoning and variances for a proposed five-unit multifamily building at 541 East 20 Second Street; approvals include conditions on street trees and other site improvements.

The City of Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board on Aug. 27 approved a land-use amendment and a rezoning package that will allow a five-unit multifamily building at 541 East 20 Second Street, including variances for setbacks, lot coverage and a reduced number of parking spaces.

The board approved the small-scale land-use amendment — changing the site from medium-density to high-density residential — and then approved rezoning from R-33 to R-35 with related variances. The approvals were accompanied by conditions, including requirements for street trees and mitigation if on-site tree counts are not met.

City staff said the 6,750-square-foot lot sits about 0.5 miles from the Hialeah Metrorail station and faces the Metrorail elevated tracks. Manny Rios, the architect representing 541 East 20 Second Street LLC,…

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