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Hialeah board approves legalization of two aluminum roofs at 5364 W. 14th Ct. with conditions
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a request to legalize two existing aluminum roof structures at 5364 West Fourteenth Court, requiring the owner to relocate support columns and meet minimum pervious-area calculations before final approval.
The Hialeah Planning and Zoning Board voted to approve a request to legalize two existing aluminum roof structures at 5364 West Fourteenth Court, subject to conditions requiring relocation of certain columns and verification of minimum pervious-area calculations.
City planning staff told the board the rear aluminum roof encroaches into the required 20-foot rear setback, providing 12.5 feet where 20 feet are required, and a second south-side aluminum roof provided a 2-foot interior setback where 7.5 feet are required. Staff recommended approval of the rear structure on the condition that it remain open on all sides and recommended approval of the south-side roof only if the columns are relocated at least 2 feet from the south property line and a 2-foot drainage separation is maintained. Staff also said the plans must demonstrate compliance with the minimum required pervious area (30%).
Applicant Alexander Mavila confirmed he would move the columns and said keeping the rear structure was his priority. The board recorded a motion to approve with the staff conditions (moved by mister Rios; second by mister Iglas). Board members recorded affirmative votes and the chair announced the item approved with conditions.
The board’s approval is a recommendation; a written decision and resolution will be prepared for city council review. Planning staff noted that once the city council acts, the applicant must contact the city clerk’s office to obtain the final decision and then coordinate with the building department for any required permits. The applicant was advised that removing columns or demolishing a structure are alternative remedies if the columns cannot be relocated.
The board’s action resolves the immediate zoning violation cited in April 2025 for building without a permit, but final legalization depends on the applicant submitting revised plans showing the required 30% pervious area and relocating columns as required.
