Planning & Zoning Board

CITY OF HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING 2024 LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN August 28th, 2024 Summary Agenda-Minutes HIALEAH CITY HALL 6:00 P.M. 501 PALM AVENUE-3RD FLOOR HIALEAH Call to order. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Diego Perez called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. Invocation and pledge of allegiance. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Eduardo Santiesteban led the invocation and pledge of allegiance. MEETING GUIDELINES The following guidelines apply to today’s Planning and Zoning Board Meeting:  Any person, whether participating via the web platform, telephonic conferencing or physical presence at City Hall, interested in making comments or posing questions on any item on the agenda, may do so during the meeting.  Members of the public may hear the meeting live through telephonic conferencing using any telephone or cellular phone service. A smart device or computer are not necessary to participate in the meeting if you join by phone.  All persons participating via the web platform will be muted during the meeting until called upon to be heard. Participation through Zoom requires a computer or smart mobile device with a microphone and web camera. The participant may elect to participate in the meeting using audio only or appear through both audio and video. The video function of all participants appearing through video will be turned off until called upon to be heard. REPORT: Zoning Hearing Specialist, Yiselis Gato read the meeting guidelines for the record. ALL LOBBYISTS MUST REGISTER WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD PRIOR TO ITEM BEING HEARD A MAXIMUM OF 4 SPEAKERS IN FAVOR AND 4 SPEAKERS IN OPPOSITION WILL BE ALLOWED TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ON ANY ITEM. EACH SPEAKER’S COMMENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES. Roll Call. 1  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 Present: Mr. Perez, Mr. Iglesias, Mr. Ulloa, Mrs. Henriquez, Mr. Santiesteban, and Mr. Jimenez Absent: Mr. Masson. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO ALL APPLICANTS AND ANYONE WHO WILL BE SPEAKING BEFORE THE BOARD ON ANY ITEM. REPORT: All were duly sworn in by Zoning Hearing Specialist, Yiselis Gato. SUMMARY MINUTES, OR A COPY OF THE AUDIO FILE OF THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, SHALL BE PREPARED AND SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BEFORE ITS HEARING. THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTS WILL BE HEARD BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AT ITS SCHEDULED MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2024. LU-1. Small Scale Map Amendment from Low-Density Residential to Transit Oriented Development District. Property is located at 942 East 28th Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One- Family District). Applicant: Carlos Diaz, Esq. on behalf of Midtown Park, LLC Planner’s recommendation: Approval. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. REPORT: Carlos Diaz, Esq. (Lobbyist), 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mr. Jimenez spoke on this item. REPORT: Roger Marcia, 3950 East 9th Court, Hialeah, Florida 33010, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board with questions and concerns. Motion to Approve: Mr. Santiesteban; Second: Mr. Iglesias. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved. LU-2 Small Scale Map Amendment from Low-Density Residential to High-Density Residential. Property is located at 533 East 22nd Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Applicant: 533 East 22 Street LLC Planner’s recommendation: Approval. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. 2  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 REPORT: Alex Arniela (Owner), 533 East 22nd Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33013, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. Motion to Approve: Mr. Ulloa; Second: Mr. Iglesias. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Diego Perez adjourned the meeting at 6:20 P.M. CITY OF HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman, Diego Perez called the meeting to order at 6:20 P.M. 1. Approval of Planning and Zoning Board Summary Agenda of August 14th, 2024 as submitted. Motion to Approve: Mrs. Henriquez, Second: Mr. Iglesias and Mr. Ulloa. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved. A WRITTEN DECISION AND RESOLUTION WILL BE PREPARED AND PRESENTED FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY COUNCIL. THE CITY COUNCIL IS AUTHORIZED TO AFFIRM, AFFIRM WITH CONDITIONS, OR OVERRIDE THE DECISIONS BY RESOLUTION. AFTER THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED, CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE FINAL DECISION AND RESOLUTION. UPON YOUR RECEIPT OF THE FINAL DECISION AND RESOLUTION, CONTACT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN YOUR REQUIRED BUILDING PERMIT. SUMMARY MINUTES, OR A COPY OF THE AUDIO FILE OF THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, SHALL BE PREPARED AND SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BEFORE ITS HEARING. THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTS WILL BE HEARD BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AT ITS SCHEDULED MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2024. 2. Final decision to allow rear setback of 5 feet, where 7.5 feet are required, and to allow interior south side setback of 1.40 feet, where 7.5 feet are required for an existing accessory building to be legalized. Property is located at 3581 East 8th Lane, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Applicant: Lourdes M. Alguino. 3  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 Planner’s recommendation: Approval with conditions. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. REPORT: Lourdes M. Alguino (Owner) 3581 E 8 Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33013, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mr. Santiesteban spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mr. Jimenez spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Principal Planner, Claudia Hasbum spoke on this item. Motion to Approve: Mr. Jimenez; Second: Mr. Iglesias. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. FINAL DECISION NO. 2024-07. Item approved with the following conditions:  The swale area facing E 8th Lane is improved with the installation of either a tree or another mechanism approved by the Street Department to properly maintain the swale area.  The structure to be legalized is only to be used as storage, in the case of converting this space into living space, the owner shall seek proper zoning and building approvals prior to do so. THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTS WILL BE HEARD BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AT ITS SCHEDULED MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2024. 3. Rezoning property from R-1 (One-Family District) to TOD (Transit-Oriented Development District). Property is located at 942 East 28th Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District). Applicant: Jorge L. Navarro, Esq. on behalf of Midtown Park, LLC. Planner’s recommendation: Approval with conditions. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. REPORT: Carlos Diaz, Esq. (Lobbyist), 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. Motion to Approve: Mr. Santiesteban; Second: Mr. Iglesias. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. 4  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 Item approved with the condition that the project is to be developed in accordance with plans signed and sealed by Nidia Cardona of Caymanes Martin Architecture and Engineering Design, Inc, for project titled Urbania Hialeah. 4. Rezoning property located at 445 West 11th Street from R-1 (One-Family District) to R-3 (Multiple-Family District). Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a K-1st grade school with a maximum capacity of 19 students, and variance permit to allow 4 parking spaces, where 13 parking spaces are required. Properties are located at 441 West 11th Street and 445 West 11th Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One-Family District) and R-3 (Multiple-Family District). Applicant: Ceasar Mestre, Esq. on behalf of Little Angel Academy Inc. Planner’s recommendation: WITHDRAW TO BE READVERTISED. NO ACTION. Item was withdrawn to be readvertised. 5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a K-2nd grade school with a maximum capacity of 15 students in conjunction with a 70-children daycare. Property is located at 2150 West 76th Street, Unit 101, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Applicant: Steps for Learning Preschool Center. Planner’s recommendation: Approve the CUP to allow a K-1st elementary school classroom in conjunction with a 79-children daycare. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. REPORT: Jackeline Blanco (Owner of school), 2150 West 76th Street, Unit 101, Hialeah, Florida, 33016, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mr. Jimenez spoke on this item. Motion to Approve as recommended: Mr. Ulloa Second: Mr. Jimenez. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved as recommended: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow K-1st grade school with a maximum capacity of 6 students in conjunction with a 79-children daycare. 6. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a Kindergarten class with a maximum capacity of 23 students in conjunction with an 18-children daycare. Property is located at 1575 West 42nd Street, Units 4203, 4205, 4231, and 4235, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District). Applicant: Ceasar Mestre, Esq. on behalf of My Happy House Day Care Corp. Planner’s recommendation: WITHDRAW TO BE READVERTISED. NO ACTION. Item was withdrawn to be readvertised. 5  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 7. Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a mural outside the Artist Live/Work Overlay District (ALWOD) geographic area, where murals are only allowed in the ALWOD district. Property is located at 1599 West 49th Street, Hialeah, zoned C-2 (Liberal Retail Commercial District). Applicant: Project Roadmap. Planner’s recommendation: Approval with conditions. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. REPORT: Adrian Gonzalez (Lobbyist), 6728 SW 13th Street, Miami, Florida 33144, addressed the Planning and Zoning Board. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Perez spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mr. Jimenez, spoke on this item. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Member, Mrs. Henriquez, spoke on this item. REPORT: Assistant City Attorney, Alexander J. Magrisso, Esq., spoke on this item. Motion to Approve Without Conditions: Mr. Jimenez; Second: Mr. Santiesteban. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved without conditions. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS NOT REQUIRING ADVERTISING: 8. FINAL PLAT OF LUDLUM PLAZA. Planner’s recommendation: Approval. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch spoke on this item. Motion to Approve: Mrs. Henriquez; Second: Mr. Iglesias. Motion Passed: 6-0-1 with board member Mr. Masson absent. Item approved. 9. Old Business. None. 10. New Business. Planning and Zoning Director, Debora Storch briefed the board members on the upcoming workshops for the City of Hialeah 2050 Master Plan. REPORT: Planning and Zoning Board Chairman, Diego Perez adjourned the meeting at 6:57 P.M. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEEDING, A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION NO LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. TELEPHONE (305) 883-8075 OR (305) 883-8076 FOR ASSISTANCE; IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR (800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE. 6  HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 28TH, 2024 If you decide to appeal any decision made by the board, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings, and you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. NEXT PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2024 AT 6:00 P.M. 7