Commission approves AMC Development rezoning and CDMP change for 248-unit workforce housing project

The Miami‑Dade County Board of County Commissioners on final action approved a concurrent comprehensive development master plan (CDMP) amendment and zoning change for a 6.49‑acre site filed by AMC Development Group LLC, authorizing a future multifamily rental community capped at 248 units and committed as 100% workforce housing.

Applicant Miriam Solor Ramos of Holland & Knight described the plan in the public hearing, saying the proposal would change the land use from low‑density to medium‑high density residential, rezone from agricultural to RU‑4 (high‑density apartment district), and include a declaration of restrictions to require workforce housing, centrally located amenities and road mitigation. The site plan submitted with the application shows six three‑story buildings, on‑site amenities, and a voluntary cap at 248 units despite a higher theoretical maximum under transit‑oriented rules.

Eric Silva, director of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, confirmed staff's recommendation for approval and noted the applicant's covenant restricting the units to workforce housing. Commissioner Conhagen moved approval consistent with staff recommendation; Commissioner Regalado seconded. The board took a roll‑call vote and the motion passed unanimously.

The county and applicant recorded a covenant limiting the development to workforce housing and tying the approval to the submitted site plan; staff also required acceptance of revised covenants and site plan conditions within 30 days.

Because the site is adjacent to a transit corridor (South Dade transit way), the applicant emphasized transit proximity and voluntarily limited density; staff cited compatibility with surrounding medium‑high land uses and recommended approval. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about unit mix, parking and dedication of rights‑of‑way; the applicant and staff confirmed planned off‑site road dedication and impact fee estimates exceeding $3 million.

The board's action is final for the CDMP ordinance (first reading read and final action taken) and the companion zoning application, with both items recorded in the county files. The applicant acknowledged it will file the final executed covenant within 30 days as required by the motion.

The approval authorizes development consistent with the site plan and recorded restrictions; any material change to the plan would require further county review under applicable zoning and CDMP rules.